MSI MS-6390 User manual

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Version 2.0
G52-M6390X1
MS-6390 (v2.X) M-ATX Mainboard

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Manual Rev: 2.0
Release Date: Sept. 2002
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-StarInternational MS-6390
Testedtocomply
withFCCStandard
ForHomeor OfficeUse

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CopyrightNotice
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 reserve the right to make changes
without notice.
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trademarks of AMD Corporation.
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Revision History
Revision Revision History Date
V2.0 First release for PCB 2.X Sept. 2002
TechnicalSupport
If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the
user’s manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor.
Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance.
Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver
updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/
Contact our technical staff at: [email protected]

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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
equipmentfromoverheating. DO NOTCOVER THEOPENINGS.
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 UnplugthePower Cord beforeinsertingany add-on cardormodule.
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.
zThe equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
12. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT
UNCONDITIONED,STORAGETEMPERATUREABOVE600C(1400F),IT
MAYDAMAGETHEEQUIPMENT.
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
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ..........................................iii
Copyright Notice ..........................................................................................iii
Revision History ...........................................................................................iii
Technical Support ......................................................................................... iii
Safety Instructions .......................................................................................iv
Chapter1.GettingStarted ........................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specifications ....................................................................1-2
Mainboard Layout ...............................................................................1-4
MSI Special Features ...........................................................................1-5
FuzzyLogic™ 4 .............................................................................1-5
LiveBIOS™/LiveDriver™ ............................................................1-6
Live Monitor™ ..............................................................................1-7
PCAlert™4 ...................................................................................1-8
CPU Thermal Protection .............................................................. 1-10
S-Bracket(Optional) .................................................................... 1-10
Chapter2.HardwareSetup ....................................................................... 2-1
Quick Components Guide ....................................................................2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU ..............................................................2-3
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure .........................................2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 462 ..................................2-4
Installing AMD Athlon CPU (Socket 462) Cooler Set ...................2-5
Setting CPU Clock Frequency through Jumper .............................2-6
Memory................................................................................................2-7
Introduction to DDR SDRAM.......................................................2-7
DIMM Module Combination......................................................... 2-8
Installing DDR Modules ............................................................... 2-8
Power Supply .......................................................................................2-9
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: CONN1 .........................................2-9

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BackPanel .......................................................................................... 2-10
RJ-45LANJack ........................................................................... 2-10
Mouse/Keyboard Connector ...................................................... 2-11
USB Connectors.......................................................................... 2-11
Serial Port Connectors: COM A, JCOM 2.................................... 2-12
VGA DB 15 Pin Connector .......................................................... 2-12
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1...................................................... 2-13
Audio Port Connectors ............................................................... 2-14
Connectors......................................................................................... 2-15
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1........................................... 2-15
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ........................................... 2-16
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFA1/SYSFA1 .................................. 2-17
CD-InConnector:JCD1 ............................................................... 2-18
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 .................................. 2-18
Power Saving Switch Connector: JSLP1...................................... 2-19
IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 ............................................ 2-19
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1, JFP2 ............................................ 2-20
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 ........................................ 2-21
SPDIF Connector: JSP1 (Optional) .............................................. 2-22
S-Bracket Connector: JSB1 (Optional) ......................................... 2-23
Front USB Connector: JUSB1...................................................... 2-24
Jumpers .............................................................................................. 2-25
Clear CMOS Jumper:JBAT1 ........................................................ 2-25
FSBClockJumper: SW1 .............................................................. 2-26
Slots ................................................................................................... 2-27
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot......................................... 2-27
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots.......................... 2-27
CNR(CommunicationNetwork Riser) Slot .................................. 2-27
PCI Interrupt Request Routing .................................................... 2-28

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Chapter3.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 Features............................................................. 3-21
PNP/PCI Configurations..................................................................... 3-25
PC Health Status ................................................................................ 3-27
Frequency/Voltage Control ................................................................ 3-28
LoadFail-Safe/OptimizedDefaults ..................................................... 3-29
Set Supervisor/User Password........................................................... 3-30
Appendix:Using4-or6-ChannelAudioFunction ....................................A-1
Installing the Audio Driver .................................................................A-2
Installation for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP ................................A-2
Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function ...............................................A-4
Using the Optional S-Bracket .......................................................A-4
Using the Back Panel only ......................................................... A-10
Testing the Connected Speakers.......................................................A-14
Testing Each Speaker ................................................................. A-14
PlayingKaraOK ................................................................................A-16
PlayingKaraOK..........................................................................A-16
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ T-1
Glossary ....................................................................................................G-1

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Getting Started
Chapter 1. Getting
Started
Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the MS-6390 v2.X Micro ATX
mainboard. The MS-6390 is based on VIA®KM266 & VT8235
chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the ad-
vancedAMD®Athlon™,Athlon™XPor Duron™ processors,
the MS-6390 delivers a high performance and professional desk-
top platform solution.

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Mainboard Specifications
CPU
hSupports Socket A (Socket-462) for AMD®Athlon™/Athlon™ XP /Duron™
processors.
hSupports up to 2600+ or higher speed.
Chipset
hVIA®KM266 North Bridge
-200/266MHzFSB.
- Integrated ProSavage8 2D/3D graphic controller.
- AGP 4x and high bandwidth V-link host controller.
- Advanced memory controller supports PC1600/2100 DDR.
hVIA®VT8235 South Bridge
- High bandwidth V-link client controller.
- Direct sound ready AC97 digital audio controller.
- Ultra DMA 66/100/133 master mode EIDE controller.
- Supports both ACPI and legacy APM power management.
- Hi-Speed USB 2.0 controller, 480Mb/sec.
- Integrated Ethernet MAC.
MainMemory
hSupports four memory banks using two 184-pin DDR DIMMs.
hSupports up to 2GB PC2100/1600 DDR SDRAMs.
hSupports 2.5v DDR SDRAM.
Slots
hOne AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) slot.
hThree 32-bit PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface).
hOne CNR (Communication Network Riser) slot.
On-BoardIDE
hAn IDE controller on the VT8235 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with
PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 operation modes.
hCan connect up to four IDE devices.
On-BoardPeripherals
hOn-Board Peripherals include:
- One floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and

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2.88Mbytes
- One serial port & one serial pinheader (COM A + JCOM2)
- One VGA port
- One parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
- One RJ-45 LAN port
- Vertical audio ports
- One 3-pin SPDIF connector (Optional)
- One 12-pin S-Bracket connector (Optional)
- Six USB 2.0 ports (Rear * 4/ Front * 2)
Audio
h5.1 channel AC’97 software audio integrated on VT8235 south bridge.
hRealTek ALC650 6-channel audio.
LAN
hVIA®VT8235integrated MAC+VT6103 PHY.
BIOS
hThe mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the pe-
ripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.
hThe mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function
which records your mainboard specifications.
Dimension
hMicro ATX Form Factor: 24.5cm x 21.7cm.
Mounting
h6 mounting holes.

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Mainboard Layout
MS-6390 v2.X Micro ATX Mainboard
SOCKET462
Top: mouse
Bottom: keyboard
USB ports
T: RJ45 LAN jack
B: USB ports
JCD1
JAUD1
Codec
AGP Slot
BATT
+
BIOS
Winbond
83697HF
VT8235
VIA
KM266
IDE2FDD1
PCI Slot 1
PCI Slot 2
PCI Slot 3
CNR
JFP1JFP2 JUSB1
CPUFA1
SYSFA1
ATX
PowerSupply
SW1
JBAT1
JIR1
JSLP1
JCI1
Mic
Line-In
Line-Out
Top: LPT
Bottom:
COM A
VGA port
JCOM2
DIMM1
DIMM2
VIA
VT6103

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MSI Special Features
Features:
ØMSI Logo links to the MSI Web site
ØCPU Speed allows users to adjust the CPU speed through CPU
Multiplier and FSB
ØVoltage allows user to adjust the voltage of CPU/Memory/AGP
ØMSI Info provides information about the mainboard, BIOS and OS
ØCPU Info provides detailed information about the CPU
ØCPU Fan Speed shows the current running speed of CPU Fan
ØCPU Temp. shows the current CPU temperature
FuzzyLogic™4
The Fuzzy Logic™ 4 utility is a user friendly tool that allows users to
view and adjust the current system status. To overclock the CPU FSB (Front
Side Bus) frequency under the Windows operating system, click FSB and use
the right and left arrow keys to select the desired FSB, and then click Apply to
apply the new setup value. To enable the system running at the specified FSB
every time when you click Turbo, click Save to save the desired FSB first. If
you want to know the maximal CPU overclocking value, click Auto to start
testing. The CPU FSB will automatically increase the testing value until the PC
reboots. After rebooting, click Turbo to apply the test result. Click Default to
restore the default values.
MSIRemindsYou...
To adjust the options under CPU Speed and Voltage, use the right
and left arrow keys to select the desired value and then click Ap-
ply to run the setup value.

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Live BIOS™/Live Driver™
The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is a tool used to detect and
update your BIOS/drivers online so that you don’t need to search
for the correct BIOS/driver version throughout the Web site. To
use the function, you need to install the “MSI Live Update 2”
application. After the installation, the “MSI Live Update 2” icon
(as shown on the right) will appear on the screen.
Double click the “MSI Live Update 2” icon, and the follow-
ing screen will appear:
Five buttons are placed on the leftmost pane of the screen. Click the desired
button to start the update process.
zz
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zLive BIOS – Updates the BIOS online.
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zLive Driver – Updates the drivers online.
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zLive VGA BIOS – Updates the VGA BIOS online.
zz
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zLive VGA Driver – Updates the VGA driver online.
zz
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zLive Utility – Updates the utilities online.
If the product you purchased does not support any of the functions listed
above, a “sorry” message is displayed. For more information on the update
instructions, insert the companion CD and refer to the “Live Update Guide”
under the “Manual” Tab.

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You can right-click the MSI Live Monitor icon to perform the functions
listed below:
ØAuto Search – Searches for the BIOS/drivers version you need immediately.
ØView Last Result – Allows you to view the last search result if there is any.
ØPreference – Configures the Search function, including the Search schedule.
ØExit – Exits the Live Monitor™ application.
Live Monitor™
The Live Monitor™ is a tool used to schedule the search
for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the MSI Web site. To use
the function, you need to install the “MSI Live Update 2”
application. After the installation, the “MSI Live Monitor” icon
(as shown on the right) will appear on the screen. Double click
this icon to run the application.
Double click the “MSI Live Monitor” icon at the lower-right corner
of the taskbar, and the following dialog box will appear. You can specify how
often the system will automatically search for the BIOS/drivers version, or
change the LAN settings right from the dialog box.

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PC Alert™ 4
The PC AlertTM 4 is a utility you can find in the CD-ROM disk. The utility
is just like your PC doctor that can detect the following PC hardware status
during real time operation:
Ømonitor CPU & system temperatures
Ømonitor fan speeds
Ømonitor system voltages
If one of the items above is abnormal, the program main screen will be
immediately shown on the screen, with the abnormal item highlighted in red.
This will continue to be shown until the condition returns to the normal status.
Users can use the Adjusting Keys to change the minimum and maximum
threshold of each item for the system to send out a warning message. Click
Temperature to select the temperature modes of either Fahrenheit (℉) or Cel-
sius (℃). The PC Alert™ 4 icon on the Status Area will show the current CPU
temperature.
Temperature
Modes
Adjusting Keys
COOLER XP

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MSIRemindsYou...
The new feature COOLER XP will work only if your mainboard
supports AMD Athlon™ XP CPU.
Items shown on PC Alert™ 4 vary depending on your system’s status.
To better protect the CPU from overheating, a new feature, COOLER
XP, has been added to decrease the temperature of AMD Athlon™ XP CPU.
To do so, simply click COOLER XP and the screen will show the Cute skin (as
shown below) with information about the CPU and chipset. Right-click the
mouse to select the skin you want to switch to.
Cute

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CPUThermalProtection
Aimed to prevent the CPU from overheating, MSI has developed a CPU
ThermalProtectionmechanism forAMDAthlon™ XP CPUplatform.This CPU
Thermal Protection mechanism works on a thermal signal sensor. If the
mechanism senses an abnormal temperature rise, it will automatically shut down
the system and the CPU temperature will then drop down and resume normal.
With this unique feature, users can better protect their CPU. Please note that
this feature is for AMD Athlon™ XP CPU only.
S-Bracket(Optional)
S-Bracket is a bracket which provides 2 SPDIF jacks for digital audio
transmission and 2 analog Line-Out connectors for additional 4-channel ana-
log audio output. With the S-Bracket, your system will be able to perform 6-
channel audio operation for wonderful surround sound effect, or connect to
Sony & Philips Digital Interface (SPDIF) speakers for audio transmission with
better quality.
The S-Bracket offers two types of SPDIF connectors: one for optical
fiber and the other for coaxial connection. Select the appropriate one to meet
your own need. For more information on S-Bracket, refer to Appendix. Using
4- or 6-Channel Audio Function.
S-Bracket
SPDIF jack (optical) SPDIF jack (coaxial) Analog Line-Out jacks
CEN/SUB RL/RR

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Hardware Setup
Chapter 2. Hardware
Setup
Hardware Setup
This chapter provides you with the information about hard-
ware 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.

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Quick Components Guide
CPU, p.2-3
CONN1,
p.2-9
Back Panel
I/O, p.2-10
CPUFA1, p.2-17
DIMM1/2,
p.2-7
FDD1,
p.2-15
IDE1/2,
p.2-16
SW1,
p.2-26
JCI1,
p.2-18
JBAT1,
p.2-25
JSLP1,
p.2-19
JUSB1,p.2-24
JFP1,p.2-20
JFP2,p.2-20
CNR Slot,
p.2-27
PCI Slots,
p.2-27
AGP Slot,
p.2-27
JSP1,p.2-22
JAUD1,p.2-21
JCD1,p.2-18
JIR1,
p.2-19
JSB1,p.2-23
SYSFA1,
p.2-17
JCOM 2,
p.2-12

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Hardware Setup
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports AMD®Athlon™, Athlon™ XP and Duron™
processors in the 462 pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called
Socket A for easy CPU installation. When you are installing the CPU, make
sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to
prevent overheating. If you do not find the heat sink and cooling fan, contact
your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.
As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance, ther-
mal management becomes increasingly crucial when building computer
systems. Maintaining the proper thermal environment is key to reliable
operation. As such, the processor must be maintained in the specified thermal
requirements.
AMD Athlon™/Duron™/Athlon™ XP processor with a speed of 600MHz
and above requires a LARGER heatsink and fan. You also need to add ther-
mal grease between the CPU and heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Then,
make sure that the CPU and heatsink are securely fastened and in good con-
tact with each other. These are needed to prevent damaging the processor and
ensuring reliable operation. If you want to get more information on the proper
cooling, you can visit AMD’s website for reference.
WARNING! Thermal Issue for CPU
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure
If CPU Clock = 100MHz
Core/Bus ratio = 14
then CPU core speed = Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio
= 100MHz x 14
= 1.4 GHz