MSI MS-6532 User manual

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Version1.0
G52-MA00409
MS-6532 (v1.X) Micro ATX Mainboard
MSI
MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL

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Manual Rev: 1.0
Release Date: July 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-6532
Tested to comply
with FCC Standard
For Home or Office Use

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Edition
July 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
V1.0 First release July 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 Specifications .......................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ..................................................................... 1-4
Quick Components Guide ......................................................... 1-5
Connectors & Jumpers .............................................................. 1-6
Back Panel ............................................................................... 1-8
Chapter 2. AWARD® BIOS Setup ................................................. 2-1
Entering Setup .......................................................................... 2-2
Control Keys ............................................................................. 2-2
Getting Help .............................................................................. 2-3
The Main Menu ......................................................................... 2-4
Standard CMOS Features ......................................................... 2-5
Advanced BIOS Features .......................................................... 2-6
Advanced Chipset Features ...................................................... 2-7
Integrated Peripherals ............................................................... 2-8
Power Management Setup ........................................................ 2-9
PNP/PCI Configurations .......................................................... 2-10
PC Health Status .................................................................... 2-11
Frequency/Voltage Control ...................................................... 2-12
Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults .......................................... 2-13
Set Supervisor/User Password ................................................ 2-15
Save & Exit Setup ................................................................... 2-17
Exit Without Saving ................................................................. 2-18

Introduction
1-1
Chapter 1.
Introduction 1
The MS-6532 (v1.X) Micro ATX mainboard is a high-performance com-
puter mainboard based on Intel®82845 & 82801BA chipsets. It is optimized
to support Intel®Pentium®4 processor in the 478 pin package that delivers a
high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
The Intel®82845 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) provides the processor
interface, SDRAM interface, AGP interface and hub interface. It supports: a
single processor with a data transfer rate of 400MHz, SDRAM at 133MHz
operation (PC133), AGTL+ host bus with integrated termination supporting
32-bit host addressing, 1.5V AGP interface with 4x data transfer and 4x fast
write capability, and 8-bit, 66MHz 4x hub interface to the Intel ICH2.
The 82801BA I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2) provides the I/O subsystem
with access to the rest of the system and additionally integrates many I/O
functions. It supports: upstream hub interface for access to the Intel MCH, 2-
channel Ultra ATA/100 bus master IDE controller, USB controller 1.1 (expanded
capabilities for 4 ports), I/O APIC, SMBus controller, FWH interface, LPC
interface, AC’97 2.1 interface, PCI 2.2 interface, integrated system management
controller, and integrated LAN controller.
This chapter includes the following topics:
Mainboard Specifications 1-2
Mainboard Layout 1-4
Quick Components Guide 1-5
Connectors & Jumpers 1-6
Back Panel 1-8

Chapter 1
1-2
Mainboard Specifications
CPU
zSupports Intel®Pentium®4 processor in the 478 pin package
zSupports 1.3GHz, 1.4GHz, 1.5GHz, 1.6GHz, 1.7GHz, 1.8GHz and up
Chipset
zIntel®845 chipset (593 FC-BGA)
- Supports a single processor with a data transfer rate of 400MHz
- Supports SDRAM at 133MHz operation (PC133)
- AGTL+ host bus with integrated termination supporting 32-bit host ad-
dressing
- 1.5V AGP interface with 4x data transfer and 4x fast write capability
- 8-bit, 66MHz 4x hub interface to the Intel ICH2
zIntel®ICH2 chipset (360 EBGA)
- Upstream hub interface for access to the Intel MCH
- 2-channel Ultra ATA/100 Bus Master IDE controller
- USB controller 1.1 (expanded capabilities for 4 ports)
- I/O APIC
- SMBus controller
- FWH interface
- LPC interface
- AC’97 2.1 interface
- PCI 2.2 interface
- Integrated LAN controller
Main Memory
zSupports two SDRAM slots.
zSupports up to 2GB memory size.
Slots
zOne AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) 4x slot
zThree PCI 2.2 32-bit master PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface)
zOne CNR (Communication Network Riser) slot
Note: The AGP slot does NOT support 3.3V AGP 2x card. Use of
3.3V AGP 2x card may cause damages to the mainboard.

Introduction
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On-Board IDE
zAn IDE controller on the ICH2 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with
PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA66/100 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
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 LAN RJ45 jack
- 1 audio/game port
Audio
zICH2 chip integrated
zSupport 2 channel audio
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 22.5cm
Mounting
z6 mounting holes

Chapter 1
1-4
PCI Slot 1
PCI Slot 2
PCI Slot 3
CNR
Intel
Brookdale
chipset
JPW1
JP3
JLAN1
IR1
J7
C_FAN1
P_FAN1
PWRSW1
BATT
+
ICH2
JWOL1
ATX
PowerSupply
USB1
F_P1
JGS1
JAUDIO1
JBAT1
JGLED1
JGL1
JMDM1
S_FAN1
FWH
IDE1
IDE2
T: mouse
B: keyboard
Top :
Game port
Bottom:
Line-Out
Line-In
Mic
Winbond
W83627HF-AW
FDD1
AGP Slot
Codec
RTL
8100L
CD_IN2
CD_IN1
MDM_IN1
DIMM2
DIMM1
Mainboard Layout
MS-6532 (v1.X) Micro ATX Mainboard

Introduction
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Quick Components Guide
Component Function
JWR1 ATX 20-pin power connector
JPW1 ATX 12V power connector
JKBMS1 Mouse connector
JKBMS1 Keyboard connector
USB Connectors Connecting to USB devices
COM A & COM B Serial port connector
LPT1 Parallel port connector
FDD1 Floppy disk drive connector
IDE1~ IDE2 Hard disk connectors
CD_IN1/2 CD-in connector
MDM_IN1 Modem-in connector
JGL1 Power saving LED connector
JGLED1 Power saving LED connector
JGS1 Power saving switch connector
JMDM1 Wake on ring connector
JWOL1 Wake on LAN connector
CPU/PS/SYS FAN Fan power connectors
USB1 USB front pin header
PWRSW1 Independent power switch socket
JLAN1 LAN enable/disable jumper
JBAT1 Clear CMOS jumper
J7 BIOS flash jumper
JP3 Onboard audio codec jumper
JAUDIO1 Front panel audio connector
F_P1 Case connector AGP
IR1 Infrared Module Connector
AGP Slot Connecting to AGP cards
PCI Slots Connecting to expansion cards
CNR Slot Connecting to expansion cards

Chapter 1
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Connectors & Jumpers
The Keylock, Power Switch, Reset Switch, Power
LED, Speaker, and HDD LED are all connected to the
JFP1 connector block.
If Onboard Buzzer is available, then:
Short pin 14-15: Onboard Buzzer Enabled
Open pin 14-15: Onboard Buzzer Disabled
JFP1
IR1
J7
JAUDIO1
This connector is for optional wireless transmitting
and receiving infrared module.
Use the jumper to lock or unlock the boot block area
on BIOS. When unlocked, the BIOS boot block area
can be updated.
JGLED1
JGL1
Clear DataKeep Data
ClearNormal
1
3
2
PLED1
VCC 5_SB
PLED2
JBAT1 A battery must be used to retain the mainboard con-
figuration in CMOS RAM. Short 1-2 pins of JBAT1
to store the CMOS data.
1
2
3
IRRX
GND
IRTX
1VCC
5
Buzzer
(short pin)
Speaker
+
HDD LED
+
Power
Switch
Power
LED
Reset
Switch
15
14
Keylock
Active Line
Out (R)
Active Line
Out (L)
117
218
GND
(ALO)
GND
(ALO)
GND
(+12)
GND
(+12)
+12V
(1A)
GND
(MIC)
MIC
Front Line
Out (L)
Front Line
Out (R)
GND
(FLO)
Line In (R)
Line In (L)
Line Next (R)
Line Next (L)
This connector allows you to connect to the front
panel audio.
1
3
2
PLED1
PLED2
GND This connector is used to connect the power saving
LED.
This connector is used to connect the power saving
LED.

Introduction
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JWOL1 This connector allows you to connect to a LAN card
with Wake On LAN function. You can wake up the
computer via remote control through a local area
network.
3
15VSB
GND
MP_WAKEUP
PWRSW1
USB1 The connector allows you to connect regular USB ports.
JGS1 Attach a power saving switch to JGS1. When the switch
is pressed, the system immediately enters the suspend/
sleep mode.
JMDM1 This connector allows you to connect to a modem card
with Wake On Ring function. The connector will power
up the system when a signal is received through the
modem card.
JLAN1
Enable onboard LAN port Disable onboard LAN port
This connector is used to disable/enable the onboard
LAN port.
JP3 Use the jumper to enable or disable the onboard soft-
ware audio codec.
1
3
Enable onboard audio codec Disable onboard audio codec
5
1NC
GND
5VSB
NC
MDM_WAKEUP
The connector is connected to an independent power
switch on the case. Touch the power switch’s touch
pad will turn on/off the computer.
1
+5VSB
3
GND
PS-ON

Chapter 1
1-8
Back Panel
Line
Out
Line
In
MIC
Pin Definition
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 RDN Receive Differential Pair
2 RDP Receive Differential Pair
3 GND Ground
4 GND Ground
5 GND Ground
6 GND Ground
7 TDN Transmit Differential Pair
8 TDP Transmit Differential Pair
Mouse Connector
1
USB Ports
5
Keyboard Connector
2
LAN Jack (RJ-45)
4
Audio Ports
3
Pin1
Mouse DATA
Pin2
NC
Pin3
GND
Pin4
VCC
Pin5
Mouse Clock
Pin6
NC
Pin1
KBD DATA
Pin2
NC
Pin3
GND
Pin4
VCC
Pin5
KBD Clock
Pin6
NC
USB Port 2
USB Port 1
1 2 3 4
PIN SIGNAL
1 VCC
2 -Data
3 +Data
4 GND
1
235
4
COM A COM B
LPT Joystick/Midi

AWARD®BIOS Setup
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Chapter 2. AWARD®BIOS Setup
The mainboard uses AWARD®BIOS ROM that provides a Setup utility
for users to modify the basic system configuration. The information is stored
in a battery-backed CMOS RAM so it retains the Setup information when the
power is turned off.
This chapter provides you with the overview of the BIOS Setup program.
It contains the following topics:
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AWARD®BIOS Setup
Entering Setup 2-2
Control Keys 2-2
Getting Help 2-3
The Main Menu 2-4
Standard CMOS Features 2-5
Advanced BIOS Features 2-6
Advanced Chipset Features 2-7
Integrated Peripherals 2-8
Power Management Setup 2-9
PNP/PCI Configurations 2-10
PC Health Status 2-11
Frequency/Voltage Control 2-12
Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults 2-13
Set Supervisor/User Password 2-15
Save & Exit Setup 2-17
Exit Without Saving 2-18

Chapter 2
2-2
Entering Setup
Control Keys
Power on the computer. When the below message appears briefly at the
bottom of the screen during the POST (Power On Self Test), press <Del> key or
simultaneously press <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Esc> keys to enter Setup.
TO ENTER SETUP BEFORE BOOT, PRESS <CTRL-ALT-ESC>
OR<DEL>KEY
If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter
Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF then On or pressing the RESET
button to try again. You may also restart by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>,
<Alt>, and <Delete> keys.
<↑> Move to the previous item
<↓> Move to the next item
<←> Move to the item in the left hand
<→> Move to the item in the right hand
<Enter> Select the item
<Esc> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a submenu
<+/PU> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<-/PD> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1> General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page
Setup Menu
<F5> Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page
Setup Menu
<F6> Load the default CMOS value from Fail-Safe default table, only for
Option Page Setup Menu
<F7> Load Optimized defaults
<F10> Save all the CMOS changes and exit

AWARD®BIOS Setup
2-3
Getting Help
Sub-Menu
If you find a right pointer symbol (as shown in
the right view) appears to the left of certain fields
that means a sub-menu containing additional
options can be launched from this field. You can
use control keys ( ↑↓ ) to highlight the field and
press <Enter> to call up the sub-menu. Then you
can use the control keys to enter values and
move from field to field within a sub-menu. If
you want to return to the main menu, just press
<Esc >.
General Help <F1>
The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can call up this
screen from any menu by simply pressing <F1>. The Help screen lists the
appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item.
Press <Esc> to exit the Help screen.
After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.
MainMenu
The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use
the control keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the high-
lighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
8IDE Primary Master
8IDE Primary Slave
8IDE Secondary Master
8IDE Secondary Slave

Chapter 2
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The Main Menu
Once you enter Award®BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1)
will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from twelve
setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items
and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Advanced Chipset Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations
PC Health Status
Frequency/Voltage Control
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Esc : Quit F9: Menu in BIOS
F10 : Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2001 Award Software

AWARD®BIOS Setup
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Standard CMOS Features
The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu are divided into 10 categories.
Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow
keys to highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select
the value you want in each item.
↑ ↓ → ← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
Date(mm:dd:yy): Mon, Jun 4, 2001
Time(hh:mm:ss): 00:00:00
IDE Primary Master
IDE Primary Slave
IDE Secondary Master
IDE Secondary Slave
Drive A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Drive B [None]
Video [EGA/VGA]
Halt On [All, But Keyboard]
Base Memory 640K
Extended Memory 65472K
Total Memory 1024K
Item Help
Menu Level >
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2001 Award Software
Standard CMOS Features

Chapter 2
2-6
Advanced BIOS Features
↑ ↓ → ← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
Anti-Virus Protection [Disabled]
CPU L1 & L2 Cache [Enabled]
Compatible FPU OPCODE [Disabled]
CPU Fast-Strings [Disabled]
Quick Power On Self Test [Disabled]
First Boot Device [Floppy]
Second Boot Device [HDD-0]
Third Boot Device [LS120]
Boot Other Device [Enabled]
Swap Floppy Drive [Disabled]
Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled]
Boot Up NumLock Status [On]
Gate A20 Option [Fast]
Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled]
x Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) 6
x Typematic Delay (Msec) 250
Security Option [Setup]
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2]
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability [Disabled]
Report No FDD For WIN95 [Yes]
Item Help
Menu Level >
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2001 Award Software
Advanced BIOS Features

AWARD®BIOS Setup
2-7
The Advanced Chipset Features Setup option is used to change the values of
the chipset registers. These registers control most of the system options in the
computer.
Choose the “ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES” from the Main Menu and the
following screen will appear.
Advanced Chipset Features
Note: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset.
↑ ↓ → ← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
DRAM Timing Selectable
CAS Latency Time [1.5]
Active to Precharge Delay [7]
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [3]
DRAM RAS# Precharge [3]
DRAM Data Integrity Mode [Non-ECC]
Memory Frequency For
System BIOS Cacheable [Disabled]
Video BIOS Cacheable [Disabled]
Video RAM Cacheable [Disabled]
Memory Hole At 15M-16M [Disabled]
Delayed Transaction [Enabled]
AGP Aperture Size (MB) [64]
Delay Prior to Thermal [16 Min]
Item Help
Menu Level >
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2001 Award Software
Advanced Chipset Features