MSI MS-6395 User manual

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Version 5.0
G52-MA00451
MS-6395 Micro-ATX Mainboard
MSI
MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL

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Manual Rev: 5.0
Release Date: October 2001
FCC-BRadioFrequencyInterferenceStatement
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-6395
Testedtocomply
withFCCStandard
ForHome orOfficeUse

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Edition
October 2001
Copyright Notice
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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-
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Revision History
Revision RevisionHistory Date
5.0 First release for PCB 5.X October 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
equipmentfrom overheating. DONOT COVERTHEOPENINGS.
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. AlwaysUnplug the PowerCord before insertinganyadd-on card ormodule.
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,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
Chapter 1. Introduction ...............................................................1-1
MainboardSpecification ............................................................1-2
MainboardLayout .....................................................................1-4
Quick Components Guide .........................................................1-5
Key Features ............................................................................1-6
MSI Special Features................................................................1-7
PC Alert™ III .......................................................................1-7
T.O.P Tech™ III (Optional)...................................................1-9
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ........................................................2-1
Central Processing Unit: CPU ...................................................2-2
CPU Installation Procedures ...............................................2-2
CPUCore SpeedDerivation Procedure................................2-3
Memory ....................................................................................2-4
Introduction to SDRAM .......................................................2-4
DIMM Modules Combination ...............................................2-5
Installing DIMM Modules .....................................................2-5
Power Supply............................................................................2-6
ATX 20-Pin Power Supply....................................................2-6
Back Panel ...............................................................................2-7
MouseConnector................................................................2-7
KeyboardConnector ...........................................................2-8
USB Connectors .................................................................2-8
Parallel Port Connector .......................................................2-9
Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B ........................2-10
VGA DB 15-Pin Connector................................................2-10
Joystick/Midi Connectors .................................................. 2-11
Audio Port Connectors ...................................................... 2-11
LAN Jack (RJ-45) (Optional) .............................................. 2-11
Connectors .............................................................................2-12

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Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ..................................2-12
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 .................................2-13
Case Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 (Intel Spec Optional).......2-14
Wake On LAN Connector: JWOL1 ....................................2-16
Wake On Ring Connector: JMDM1 ...................................2-16
IrDAInfraredModuleConnectors:JIR1&J13(IntelSpecOptional)
.........................................................................................2-17
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: J1 ............................2-18
Power Saving Switch Connector: JGS1 .............................2-18
CD-In/AuxLine-In/Modem-InConnector:J4/J6/J7 ..............2-19
Fan Power Connectors: CFAN1/SFAN1/PFAN1 ................2-20
USB Front Panel Connectors: USB2 & USB3 (Intel Spec
Optional) ...........................................................................2-21
Front Panel Audio Connectors: J10 & JAUDIO1 (Intel Spec
Optional) ...........................................................................2-22
Power Saving LED Connector: JGLED1 ............................2-24
Power Switch Connector: PWRSW1.................................2-25
Jumpers ..................................................................................2-26
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 .............................................2-26
LAN Enable/Disable Jumpers: JLAN1 & JLAN2 (Optional). 2-27
BIOS Flash Jumper: JP1...................................................2-27
Onboard Audio Codec Jumper: JP2...................................2-28
Slots .......................................................................................2-29
PCI Slots ..........................................................................2-29
CNR (Communication Network Riser) Slot ........................2-29
ISA Slot (Optional) ............................................................2-29
PCI Interrupt Request Routing ...........................................2-30
Chapter 3. AWARD® BIOS Setup................................................3-1
Entering Setup ..........................................................................3-2
Control Keys .............................................................................3-2

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Getting Help..............................................................................3-3
The Main Menu .........................................................................3-4
Standard CMOS Features .........................................................3-6
AdvancedBIOSFeatures ..........................................................3-9
Advanced Chipset Features ....................................................3-13
IntegratedPeripherals .............................................................3-17
Power Management Setup ......................................................3-22
PnP/PCIConfigurations...........................................................3-26
PC Health Status ....................................................................3-28
Frequency/Voltage Control ......................................................3-30
Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults ..........................................3-32
Set Supervisor/User Password ................................................3-34
Save & Exit Setup...................................................................3-36
Exit Without Saving.................................................................3-37
Glossary............................................................................................ I

Introduction
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Chapter 1.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the MS-6395 (v5.X) Micro-ATX
motherboard. The mainboard, based on Intel®810E & 82801BA (ICH2)
chipsets, is a high-performance computer mainboard designed for Intel®
Celeron/Celeron (0.13 process)/Pentium®III (Tualatin) processor in the 370
pin package that provides a high-end and professional desktop platform
solution.
This chapter includes the following topics:
Mainboard Specification 1-2
Mainboard Layout 1-4
Quick Components Guide 1-5
Key Features 1-6
MSI Special Features 1-7
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Chapter 1
1-2
CPU
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Supports Socket 370 for Intel®Celeron™/Celeron™ (0.13 process)/
Pentium III (Tualatin)
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Supports900MHz,1.0GHz,1.1GHz,1.2GHz,1.4GHzorhigher
Chipset
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Intel®810E(GMCH)chipset (421 BGA)
- Integrated Graphics Controller
- Intel DDM+ Architecture
- SDRAM memory Independent of System Bus
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Intel®ICH2 chipset (241 BGA)
- AC’97 Controller Integrated
- 2 full IDE channels, up to ATA100
- Low pin count interface for SIO
- Supports 4 x USB
Front Side Bus (FSB)
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100/133MHz clocks are supported.
MainMemory
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Supports two 168-pin DIMM sockets
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Supports a maximum memory size of 512MB SDRAM
Slots
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One CNR (Communication and Network Riser) slot
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Three 32-bit Master PCI Bus slots
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Supports 3.3v/5v PCI bus Interface
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One 16-bit ISA bus slot (optional)
On-BoardIDE
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An IDE controller on the ICH2 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with
PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA/100 operation modes
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Can connect up to four IDE devices
Mainboard Specification

Introduction
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On-BoardPeripherals
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On-Board Peripherals include:
- 1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and
2.88Mbytes
- 2 serial ports (COMA + COMB pin header)
- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
- 4 USB ports (2 Rear connectors + USB Front Pin Header)
- 1 IrDA connector for SIR
- 1 VGA port
- 1 Audio/Game port
Video
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GMCH chip integrated
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2D/3D Graphics
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Onboard 4MB Display Cache (optional)
Audio
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AC97 SW Codec
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ICH2 chip integrated
LAN(Optional)
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ICH2 + Intel 82562 (Optional)
BIOS
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The mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the
peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.
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The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface(DMI) function
which records your mainboard specifications
Dimension
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Micro ATX Form Factor: 24cm x 20cm
Mounting
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6 mounting holes

Chapter 1
1-4
Mainboard Layout
MS-6395 (V5.X) Micro ATX Mainboard
PCI Slot 3
PCI Slot 2
PCI Slot 1
SOCKET370
W83627
HF-AW
J1
BATT
+
Intel
810E
chipset
ICH2
ATX
Power Suppl
y
FWH
IDE1
IDE2
DIMM1
DIMM2
CNR
ISA Slot
(optional)
Top : mouse
Bottom: keyboard
J6
COMB1
J4
J7
FDD1
Top : ParallelPort
Bottom:
COM Port &
VGAPort
Top :
Game port
Bottom:
Line-Out
Line-In
Mic
JP1
JLAN1(optional)
JLAN2(optional)
PWRSW1
PFAN1
CFAN1
JP2
JGS1 SFAN1
JGLED1
JFP1
USB2
JBAT1
JIR1
JMDM1
USB3
(optional)
JAUDIO1
(optional)
JFP2
(optional)J13
(optional)
J10
JWOL1
Note: When the optional components J13, JFP2, USB3 and JAUDIO1
are integrated on the board, JIR1, JFP1, USB2, J10, PWRSW1 and
JGLED1 will not exist.

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Quick Components Guide
Component Function Reference
DIMM1~2 Installing DIMM modules See p. 2-4~2-5
Socket 370 Installing CPU See p. 2-2~2-3
CFAN1 Connecting to CPU FAN See p. 2-20
SFAN1 Connecting to SYSTEM FAN See p. 2-20
PFAN1 Connecting to Power Supply FAN See p. 2-20
ATX Power Supply Installing power supply See p. 2-6
IDE1& IDE2 Connecting to IDE hard disk drives See p. 2-13
FDD1 Connecting to floppy disk drive See p. 2-12
USB2/3 Connecting to USB interfaces See p. 2-21
PCI Slot 1~3 Installing PCI expansion cards See p. 2-29
CNR Slot Installing CNR cards See p. 2-29
ISA Slot Installing ISA cards See p. 2-29
JMDM1 Connecting to modem module See p. 2-16
JWOL1 Connecting to LAN module See p. 2-16
JBAT1 Clearing CMOS data See p. 2-26
JFP1/2 Connecting to case See p. 2-14
JGS1 Connecting to power saving switch See p. 2-18
JGLED1 Connecting to power saving LED See p. 2-24
JIR1 & J13 Connecting to IR modules See p. 2-17
J1 Connecting to chassis intrusion switch See p. 2-18
J10 & JAUDIO1 Connecting to audio connectors See p. 2-22
PWRSW1 Connecting to power switch See p. 2-25
JLAN1/2 Enabling onboard LAN function See p. 2-27
JP1 Setting BIOS flash function See p. 2-27
JP2 Enabling onboard audio codec See p. 2-28

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zMicro ATX Form Factor
zCPU: Socket370forIntel®Celeron™/Celeron™(0.13process)/Pentium®
III (Tualatin) Processors
zMemory: 2 SDRAM DIMMs
zSlot: 1 CNR slot, 3 PCI slots, 1 ISA slot (optional)
zI/O: 2 serial ports, 1 parallel port, 4 USB 1.1 ports, 1 floppy port, 1 IrDA
connector, 1 Audio/Game port, 1 VGA port
zLAN Wake up Function
zModem (Internal/External) Ring Wake up Function
zPC AlertTM III system hardware monitor
zTOP Tech™ III -- Thermal Overheat Protection Technology (optional)
zAudio & Video: Chip integrated
Key Features

Introduction
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MSI Special Features
The MSI special features are designed by MSI R&D which are only available in
MSI mainboards. The mainboard is equipped with PC Alert™ III and optional
T.O.P. Tech™ III.
PC Alert™ III
The PC AlertTM III is an 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:
* monitor CPU & system temperatures
* monitor fan speed(s)
* monitor system voltage
* monitor chassis intrusion
If one of the items above is abnormal, the program main screen will be immedi-
ately shown on the screen, with the abnormal item highlighted in red. This will
continue to be shown,until user disables the warning.
Note: Items shown on PC Alert III vary depending on your system’s status.

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Features:
zNetwork Management
- Monitoring & remote control
zBasic System Utilities
- Scandisk & Defragment to maintain your HDD
z3D Graphics Design
- Enables a more friendly user interface
zSofwareUtilities
- SoftCooler Optimized Cooling

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T.O.P Tech™ III (Optional)
The T.O.P TechTM is a extended sensing device that can 100% accu-
rately detect the CPU’s temperature. You can find out the temperature on BIOS
setup menu. The PC AlertTM also provides the information.
CPU temperaure on Setup menu

Hardware Setup
2-1
Hardware Setup
This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup
procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the compo-
nents 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:
Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2-2
Memory 2-4
Power Supply 2-6
BackPanel 2-7
Connectors 2-12
Jumpers 2-26
Slots 2-29
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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

Chapter 2
2-2
1. Pull the lever sideways away
from the socket. Then, raise
the lever up to a 90-degree
angle.
3. Hold the CPU firmly, and
then press the lever down to
complete the installation.
Central Processing Unit: CPU
CPUInstallationProcedures
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.
The mainboard supports Intel®Celeron™/Celeron™ (0.13 process)
and Pentium®III (Tualatin) processors. It uses a CPU socket called Socket
370 for easy CPU installation. 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.
Open Lever
Gold Arrow
Sliding
Plate
Close
Lever
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU
and system, always make sure the cooling fan can work
properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
WARNING!

Hardware Setup
2-3
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure
If CPUClock = 100MHz
Core/Bus ratio = 7
then CPU core speed = Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio
= 100MHzx7
= 700MHz
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
The mainboard supports a maximum memory size of 512MB. It provides
two 168-pin unbuffered SDRAM DIMM (Double In-Line Memory Module)
sockets and supports 32MB to 512MB technology.
Memory
DIMM Slots
(DIMM 1~2)
Introduction to SDRAM
Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) 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, contiguous 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.