MSI MS-6575 User manual

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Version 1.0
G52-MA00542
MS-6575 (v1.X) M-ATX Mainboard
MSI
MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL

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Manual Rev: 1.0
Release Date: March 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 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.
VOIRLANOTICEDINSTALLATIONAVANTDERACCORDERAURESEAU.
Micro-Star International MS-6575
Tested to comply
with FCC Standard
For Home or Office Use

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Edition
March 2002
Copyright Notice
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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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Revision History
Revision Revision History Date
V1.0 First release March 2002

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Safety Instructions
1. Read the safety instructions carefully.
2. Save this Users Guide for possible use later.
3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
4. Lay this equipment on a stable and flat surface before setting it up.
5. The openings on the enclosure are used for air convection and to prevent
the equipment from overheating. Note: Do not cover the openings.
6. Make sure that the power voltage is within its safety range and has been
adjusted properly to the value of 110/220V before connecting the equip-
ment to the power inlet.
7. Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it. Do not
place anything on 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 the equipment
or cause an electrical shock.
11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a
service personnel:
lthe power cord or plug is damaged
lliquid has penetrated into the equipment
lthe equipment has been exposed to moisture
lthe equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according
to Users Guide
lthe equipment was dropped and damaged
lthe equipment has obvious signs of breakage
12. Do not leave the equipment in an unconditioned environment with a stor-
age temperature of 600 C (1400F) or above, which may damage the
equipment.
CAUTION: To prevent explosion caused by improper battery
replacement, use the same or equivalent type of battery recommended
by the manufacturer only.

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CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Getting Started ........................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specification ...................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-4
Quick Components Guide .................................................................... 1-5
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ....................................................................... 2-1
Central Processing Unit: CPU .............................................................. 2-2
CPU Installation Procedures ......................................................... 2-2
Installing the CPU Fan .................................................................. 2-3
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ......................................... 2-4
Memory ................................................................................................ 2-5
Introduction to DDR SDRAM ....................................................... 2-5
DDR Module Combination ............................................................ 2-6
Installing DDR Modules ............................................................... 2-6
Power Supply ....................................................................................... 2-7
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: CONN1 ......................................... 2-7
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 ................................................ 2-7
Back Panel ............................................................................................ 2-8
Mouse Connector: JKBMS1 ......................................................... 2-9
Keyboard Connector: JKBMS1 ..................................................... 2-9
Joystick/Midi Connectors ........................................................... 2-10
Audio Ports ................................................................................. 2-10
Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B (for SiS 645) ............. 2-11
VGA Connector (for SiS 650) ....................................................... 2-11
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ...................................................... 2-12
RJ-45 LAN Jack ........................................................................... 2-13
USB Connectors .......................................................................... 2-13

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Connectors ......................................................................................... 2-14
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1........................................... 2-14
IrDA Infrared Module Header: IR1 .............................................. 2-14
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ........................................... 2-15
CD-In Connector: CD_IN1 .......................................................... 2-16
CPUFAN1/CHSFAN1/PWRFAN1 ............................................... 2-17
Wake On Ring Connector: JWR1 ................................................ 2-18
Wake On LAN Connector: JWL1 ................................................ 2-18
Power Saving Switch Connector: JSMI1 ..................................... 2-19
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 .................................. 2-19
Front Panel Connector: JFP1 ....................................................... 2-20
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 ........................................ 2-21
Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 & JUSB4 ..................................... 2-22
Jumpers .............................................................................................. 2-23
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 ........................................................ 2-23
BIOS Flash Jumper: JP1 ............................................................... 2-24
Slots ................................................................................................... 2-25
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot ......................................... 2-25
PCI Slots ...................................................................................... 2-25
CNR (Communication Network Riser) ......................................... 2-26
PCI Interrupt Request Routing .................................................... 2-26
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

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Advanced Chipset Features............................................................... 3-12
Integrated Peripherals ........................................................................ 3-14
Power Management Setup ................................................................. 3-20
PNP/PCI Configurations..................................................................... 3-24
PC Health Status ................................................................................ 3-26
Frequency/Voltage Control ................................................................ 3-27
Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults ..................................................... 3-29
Set Supervisor/User Password ........................................................... 3-30

Getting Started
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Chapter 1. Getting Started 1
Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the MS-6575 v1.X M-ATX mainboard. The
MS-6575 v1.X is based on SiS 645/650 & SiS 961 chipsets for optimal system
efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel®Pentium®4 processors in the
478 pin package, the MS-6575 delivers a high performance and professional
desktop platform solution.
TOPICS
Mainboard Specification 1-2
Mainboard Layout 1-4
Quick Components Guide 1-5

Chapter 1
1-2
CPU
Support Socket 478 for Intel®Pentium 4 Williamette & Northwood processors
Core Frequency from 1.7 GHz to 2.2 GHz
Chipset
SiS 645/650 HMAL/IGUI HMAL (702-pin BGA)
- High performance host interface (400MHz)
- 64-bit performance DDR333/DDR266/DDR200 memory controller
- Integrated A.G.P. compliant target/66 MHz Host-to-PCI bridge
- High throughput SiS HyperZip connect to SiS961 HyperZip Media I/O
- Dedicated isochronous response queue
SiS 961 HyperZip Media I/O (371-pin BGA)
- High performance HyperZip connect to SiS series NB
- Integrated multi-threaded I/O link ensures concurrency of up/down data
transfer
- Integrated HyperZip connect to PCI bridge
- Dual IDE Master/Slave controller
- Integrated USB host controller Fast Ethernet MAC controller
- Integrated audio controller with AC97 interface
- Advanced power management and PC2001 compliance
- Integrated RTC and DMA Interrupt and Keyboard controller
- Integrated PCI to LPC bridge
MainMemory
Support two 184-pin unbuffered double-sided DDR DIMM
Support up to 2 GB memory size
Slots
One AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) 1x/2x/4x slot
- support 1.5V/3.3V
Three PCI slots
One CNR (Communication Network Riser) slot
Mainboard Specification

Getting Started
1-3
On-Board IDE
Dual IDE controllers integrated in SiS 961
Support P/O, Bus Master, Ultra DMA 66/100 operation
Can connect up to four IDE devices.
On-Board Peripherals
On-board Peripherals include:
- 1 floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes
- 2 serial ports COM A + COM B (for SiS645, optional)
- 1 VGA port (for SiS 650, optional)
- 1 parallel port
- 1 RJ-45 LAN jack (optional)
- 6 USB ports (Rear x 2/ Front x 4)
- 1 Line-In/Line-Out/Mic-In/Game port
Audio
2 channels S/W audio codec RealTek ALC201A
- Compliance with AC97 v2.1 spec.
- Meet PC2001 audio performance requirement
AC97 link controller integrated in SiS 961
BIOS
The mainboard BIOS provides Plug & Play function which detects the
peripherals devices and expansion cards of the board automatically
The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function
which records your mainboard specifications
Dimension
M-ATX Form Factor: 24.4cm x 23.4cm
Mounting
6 mounting holes
Others
Support STR/STD (S3/S4)
Support WOR/WOL (optional)