MSI MS-6534 User manual

MSI
MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL
MS-6534 Micro ATX Mainboard
Version 1.0
G52-MA00417
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Manual Rev: 1.0
Release Date: August 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 equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance 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
responsible 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-6534
For Home or Office Use
Tested to comply
with FCC Standard
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Edition
August 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 reserve
the right to make changes without notice.
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AMI is a registered trademark of American Megatrends. Inc.
Revision History
Revision Revision History Date
1.0 First Release August 2001
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Safety Instructions
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
electrical shock.
11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by
a service personnel:
• The power cord or plug is damaged
• Liquid has penetrated into the equipment
• The equipment has been exposed to moisture
• The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work
according to User’s Manual.
• The equipment has dropped and damaged
• If the equipment has obvious sign of breakage
12. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT
UNCONDITIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 600 C
(1400F), IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.
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
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ........................................................2-1
Central Processing Unit: CPU ...................................................2-2
Installing the CPU ...............................................................2-2
Installing the CPU Fan ........................................................2-3
CPUCore Speed Derivation Procedure................................2-4
Memory ....................................................................................2-5
Introduction to SDRAM .......................................................2-5
DIMM Modules Combination ...............................................2-6
Installing DIMM Modules .....................................................2-6
Power Supply............................................................................2-7
ATX20-PinPowerConnector...............................................2-7
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1.......................................2-8
Back Panel ...............................................................................2-9
MouseConnector................................................................2-9
KeyboardConnector .........................................................2-10
USB Connectors ...............................................................2-10
Parallel Port Connector ..................................................... 2-11
Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B ........................2-12
Joystick/Midi Connector....................................................2-12
Audio Port Connectors ......................................................2-12
Connectors .............................................................................2-13
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ..................................2-13
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 .................................2-14
Case Connectors: F_P1 & F_P2 .......................................2-15

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Power Saving Switch Connector: JGS1 .............................2-19
Wake On LAN Connector: JWOL1 ....................................2-19
Wake On Ring Connector: JMDM1 (Optional) ...................2-20
IrDA Infrared Module Connectors: IR1 & IR2 ......................2-21
Fan Power Connectors: C_FAN1/S_FAN1.........................2-22
CD-In/Aux Line-In/Modem-In Connector: CD_IN1/AUX_IN1/
MDM_IN1..........................................................................2-23
USB Front Panel Connectors: USB1 & USB2 ...................2-24
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUDIO1 ............................2-25
Jumpers ..................................................................................2-26
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 .............................................2-26
Slots .......................................................................................2-27
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot ..............................2-27
PCI Slots ..........................................................................2-27
CNR (Communication Network Riser) Slot ........................2-27
PCI Interrupt Request Routing ...........................................2-28
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
AdvancedBIOS Features ..........................................................3-9
Advanced Chipset Features ....................................................3-13
IntegratedPeripherals .............................................................3-15
Power Management Setup ......................................................3-19
PnP/PCIConfigurations...........................................................3-23
PC Health Status ....................................................................3-25
Frequency/Voltage Control ......................................................3-26
Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults ..........................................3-28

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Set Supervisor/User Password ................................................3-30
Save & Exit Setup...................................................................3-32
Exit Without Saving.................................................................3-33
Chapter 4. AMI® BIOS Setup......................................................4-1
Entering Setup ..........................................................................4-2
Selecting the First Boot Device .................................................4-2
Control Keys .............................................................................4-3
Getting Help..............................................................................4-4
The Main Menu .........................................................................4-5
Standard CMOS Setup .............................................................4-7
BIOS Features Setup................................................................4-9
Chipset Features Setup ..........................................................4-12
Power Management Setup ......................................................4-14
PNP/PCIConfiguration ............................................................4-18
IntegratedPeripherals .............................................................4-20
HardwareMonitor Setup ..........................................................4-24
Load Optimal/Fail Safe Defaults ..............................................4-26
Supervisor/UserPassword ......................................................4-28
IDE HDD AUTO Detection .......................................................4-30
Save & Exit Setup...................................................................4-31
Exit Without Saving.................................................................4-32
Appendix A. Using 4-/6-channel Audio Function ..................... A-1
InstallingC-MediaDrivers ......................................................... A-2
HardwareConfiguration ............................................................ A-2
SoftwareConfiguration.............................................................. A-3
Glossary............................................................................................ I

Introduction
1-1
Chapter 1.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the MS-6534 Micro-ATX motherboard.
The mainboard, based on Intel®Brookdale (82845) & 82801BA chipsets, is
a high-performance computer mainboard designed for Intel®Pentium®4
processor in the 478 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
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Chapter 1
1-2
CPU
zSupports Socket478 for Intel®Pentium 4 (FC-PGA2) processor
zSupports1.3GHz,1.4GHzandup to 2.xGHz
Chipset
zIntel®Brookdale chipset
- AGP 4x/2x universal slot
- Supports 100MHz FSB
- Supports 400MHz Intel NetBurst micro-architecture bus
zIntel®ICH2 chipset (360 BGA)
- AC’97 Controller Integrated
- 2 full IDE channels, up to ATA100
- Low pin count interface for Winbond SIO
Main Memory
zSupports two 168-pin DIMM sockets
zSupports 32MB to 1GB memory using 512Mbit technology
zMax.memorysize:2GB
Slots
zOne AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) 2x/4x 1.5V slot
zThree PCI 2.2 32-bit Master PCI Bus slots
zSupports 3.3v/5v PCI bus Interface
zOne CNR slot
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:
Mainboard Specification
Note: As 845 chipset does not properly support the PC100 memory, it
is strongly recommended to install PC133 DIMM modules for better
system performance and stability. We do not guarantee the system
stability when installing PC 100 DIMM modules.

Introduction
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- 1 floppy port supports 1 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and
2.88Mbytes.
- 2 serial ports (COMA / COMB)
- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
- 4 USB ports (Rear * 2 / Front * 2)
- PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse connector
- 1 Line-In/Line-Out/Mic-In/Game port
H/W Audio (Optional)
zC-mediaCMI8738-6CH-LX
zSupports 6 channel Audio
zAC972.1compliant
S/W Audio
z2-channel Audio Codec
z4-channel Audio Codec (Optional)
zAC972.1compliant
BIOS
zThe mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the
peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.
zThe mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) func-
tion which records your mainboard specifications.
Dimension
zMicroATXFormFactor(24.4cmx 22.4cm)
Mounting
z6 mounting holes

Chapter 1
1-4
Mainboard Layout
MS-6534 Micro-ATX Mainboard
AGP Slot
BATT
+
ICH2
Intel
Brookdale
Chipset
ATX
PowerSupply
FWH
PCI Slot 1
PCI Slot 2
PCI Slot 3
IDE2
I/O
Chip
H/WAudio
(Optional)
IDE1
DIMM2
DIMM1
CNR
Top :
Parallel Port
Bottom:
COM A
COM B
Top : mouse
Bottom:
keyboard
USB ports
Top :
Gameport
Bottom:
Line-Out
Line-In
Mic
FDD1
C_FAN1
AUX_IN1
CD_IN1
MDM_IN1
JPW1
JAUDIO1
S_FAN1
F_P1
JBAT1
F_P2
IR2
JMDM1(Optional)
IR1
USB1
USB2
JGS1
JWOL1
AudioCodec

Introduction
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Quick Components Guide
Component Function Reference
DIMM1~2 Installing DIMM modules See p. 2-5~2-6
Socket 478 Installing CPU See p. 2-2~2-4
C_FAN1 Connecting to CPU FAN See p. 2-22
S_FAN1 Connecting to SYSTEM FAN See p. 2-22
ATX Power Supply Installing power supply See p. 2-7
JPW1 Connecting to 12V ATX power supply See p. 2-8
IDE1& IDE2 Connecting to IDE hard disk drives See p. 2-14
FDD1 Connecting to floppy disk drive See p. 2-13
USB1/2 Connecting to USB interfaces See p. 2-24
PCI Slot 1~3 Installing PCI expansion cards See p. 2-27
AGP Slot Installing AGP cards See p. 2-27
CNR Slot Installing CNR cards See p. 2-27
JMDM1 (Optional) Connecting to modem module See p. 2-20
JWOL1 Connecting to LAN module See p. 2-19
JBAT1 Clearing CMOS data See p. 2-26
F_P1/2 Connecting to case See p. 2-15
JGS1 Connecting to power saving switch See p. 2-19
IR1/2 Connecting to IR modules See p. 2-21
JAUDIO1 Connecting to front audio connectors See p. 2-25

Chapter 1
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zMicro-ATX Form Factor
zCPU: Socket 478 for Intel®Pentium®4 Processors
zMemory: 2 SDRAM DIMMs
zSlot: 1 AGP slot, 1 CNR slot, 3 PCI slots
zI/O: 2 serial ports, 1 parallel port, 4 USB 1.1 ports, 1 floppy port, 2 IrDA
connectors, 1 Audio/Game port
zPC2001Compliant
zLAN Wake up Function
zModem(External/Internal)RingWake up Function (InternalRingWake
up feature is Optional)
zSTR (Suspend to RAM)
zSuspend to Disk
zAudio: Chip integrated
Key Features

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 2-5
Power Supply 2-7
BackPanel 2-9
Connectors 2-13
Jumpers 2-26
Slots 2-27
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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

Chapter 2
2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports Intel®Pentium®4 processor. The mainboard
uses a CPU socket called Socket 478 for easy CPU installation. Make sure
that the CPU has a Heat Sink and a cooling fan attached to prevent
overheating. If you do not find the Heat Sink and cooling fan, contact your
dealer or purchase them before turning on the computer.
1. Pull the lever sideways away
from the socket. Then, raise
the lever up to a 90-degree
angle.
2. Look for the dot/cut edge.
The dot/cut edge should
point towards the lever
pivot. The CPU will only fit
in the correct orientation.
3. Hold the CPU down firmly,
and then close the lever to
complete the installation.
Installing the CPU
Open Lever
Dot / Cut edge
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
Installing the CPU Fan
As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher
performance, thermal management becomes increasingly important. To
dissipate heat, you need to attach the CPU cooling fan and heatsink on top
of the CPU. Follow the instructions below to install the Heatsink/Fan:
2. Position the heatsink onto the
retention mechanism.
1. Locate the CPU and its retention
mechanism on the motherboard.
3. Mount the fan on top of the
heatsink. Press down the fan until
its four clips get locked in the holes
of the retention mechanism.
4. Press the two levers down to
fasten the fan. Each lever can be
pressed down in only ONE
direction.
Levers
Retention Mechanism

Chapter 2
2-4
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure
If CPUClock = 100MHz
Core/Bus ratio = 14
then CPU core speed = Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio
= 100MHzx14
= 1.4GHz
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!
5. Connect the fan power cable to the 3-pin fan power connector on the board.
fan power cable

Hardware Setup
2-5
The mainboard provides 2 sockets for 168-pin SDRAM DIMM (Double
In-Line Memory Module) modules and supports a maximum memory size of
2GB.
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.

Chapter 2
2-6
You can install memory modules in any combination as follows:
DIMM Modules Combination
DIMM 1 DIMM 2
S/D --
-- S/D
S D
D S
S S
D D
S(Single Side): 32MB ~ 512MB
D(Double Side): 64MB ~ 1GB
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 each side of the DIMM slot will automatically
close.
VOLTDRAM
Front View Rear View
Installing DIMM Modules
Note: As 845 chipset does not properly support the PC100 memory, it
is strongly recommended to install PC133 DIMM modules for better
system performance and stability. We do not guarantee the system
stability when installing PC 100 DIMM modules.

Hardware Setup
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Power Supply
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector
This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. To
connect to the ATX power supply, make sure the plug 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.
ATX
Power Connector
The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system.
Before inserting the power supply connectors, always make sure that all com-
ponents are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused.
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1
20
11
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