MSI MS-6577 User manual

Getting Started
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Chapter 1. Getting Started 1
Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the MS-6577 v2.X Micro ATX mainboard.
The MS-6577 is based on Intel®Brookdale-G/GE & ICH4 chipsets for optimal
system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel®P4 Williamette and
Northwood processors in 478-pin package, the MS-6577 delivers a high per-
formance and professional desktop platform solution.
TOPICS
Mainboard Specification 1-2
Mainboard Layout 1-4
Quick Components Guide 1-5

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CPU
hSupports Socket 478 for Intel®P4 Williamette and Northwood processors.
hSupports 1.4GHz to 2.8GHz or higher speed.
Chipset
hIntel®845G/GE chipset
-FSB400/533MHz.
- Multiplexed AGP interface.
- Integrated 3D/2D graphic core.
-SupportsDDR333(for845GEonly)/266/200memory.
hIntel®ICH4 chipset
- Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) controller, 480Mb/sec.
- AC’97 3 Codec supported.
- Supports both ACPI and legacy APM power management.
Main Memory
hSupports four memory banks using two 184-pin unbuffered DIMM.
hMaximummemorysizeis2GBwithoutECC(1GB/slot).
hSupports 2.5V DDR DIMM.
Slots
hThree 32-bit Master PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Bus slots.
hOne AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) slot.
OnboardIDE
hAn IDE controller on the ICH4 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with
PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA100/66 operation modes.
hCan connect up to four IDE devices.
Onboard Peripherals
hOnboard peripherals include:
- 2 PS/2 Ports
- 6 USB Ports (Rear x 4 /Front x 2)
- 1 Parallel Port + 1 Serial Port + 1 VGA Port
- 2 IEEE1394 Ports (Rear x 1 /Front x 1)
Mainboard Specification

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-1 RJ-45 LAN Port
- Vertical Audio Ports (Line_in, Line_out, Mic_in)
- IDE x 2 (ATA100), Floppy x 1, ATX power connector
- AUX_IN x 1/ MIC_IN x 1
- MSI S-Bracket connector x 1
- Internal speaker pinheader x 1
- Front panel pinheader x 1
- CPU_FAN x 1/ SYS_FAN x 1
- Clear password pinheader x 1
- Clear CMOS pinheader x 1
Audio
hAC’97 link controller integrated in ICH4.
hSix-channel software codec RealTek ALC 650 (Optional).
LAN
hRealTekRTL8101Lchip
- Integrated Fast Ethernet MAC and PHY in one chip.
- Supports 10 Mb/s and 100 Mb/s.
- Compliance with PCI v2.2.
- Supports ACPI Power Management.
BIOS
hPnP (Plug & Play) BIOS to detect peripheral devices and expansion cards
automatically.
hDMI (Desktop Management Interface) function to record motherboard
specifications.
Dimension
hMicro-ATX Form Factor: 9.6" x 9.1"
Mounting
h6 mounting holes.

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BATT
+
Intel
ICH4
BIOS
AGP Slot
ATX
PowerSupply
C_FAN1
PRIMAR1
SECON1
JAUX1
JCD1
JSP1
JFMIC
JSPD2
S_FAN1
Winbond
W83627HF-AW
RealTek
RTL8101L
Top:
Parallel Port
Bottom:
COM A
VGA Port
JPW2
FDD1
PCI Slot 1
PCI Slot 3
PCI Slot 2
Top: mouse
Bottom: keyboard
T: 1394 port
B: USB ports
DDR1
DDR2
JPWD1
JBAT1
Intel
845G/GE
Chipset
Line-In
Line-Out
Mic
T: LAN jack
B: USB ports
Mainboard Layout
MS-6577 v2.X Micro ATX Mainboard
MSIRemindsYou...
Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for
your computer system requires ALL of the following platform
Components:
*CPU: An Intel®Pentium®4 Processor with HT Technology;
*Chipset: An Intel®Chipset that supports HT Technology;
*BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled;
and
*OS: An operating system that supports HT Technology.
For more information on Hyper-threading Technology, go to:
http://www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading

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Quick Components Guide
Component Function Reference
Socket 478 Installing CPU See p. 2-2
DDR1~2 Installing DDR modules See p. 2-6
ATX Power Connector Installing power supply See p. 2-8
IEEE 1394 Port Connecting to 1394 devices See p. 2-10
USB Ports Connecting to USB devices See p. 2-10
COM A Serial port connector See p. 2-11
VGA Connector Connecting to VGA monitors See p. 2-11
LPT1 Parallel port connector See p. 2-12
RJ-45 LAN Jack Connecting to LAN devices See p. 2-13
FDD1 Floppy disk drive connector See p. 2-14
JSP1 Internal speaker connector See p. 2-14
PRIMAR1/SECON1 Hard disk connectors See p. 2-15
JCD1 CD-in connector See p. 2-16
JAUX1 AUX-in connector See p. 2-16
C_FAN1/S_FAN1 Fan power connectors See p. 2-17
JFP1 Front panel connector See p. 2-18
JUSB1 Front USB connector See p. 2-19
JFMIC Front microphone connector See p. 2-20
JSPD2 S-Bracket connector See p. 2-21
J1394_2 IEEE 1394 connector See p. 2-22
JBAT1 Clear CMOS jumper See p. 2-23
JPWD1 Clear BIOS password jumper See p. 2-24
AGP Slot Connecting to VGA cards See p. 2-25
PCI Slots Connecting to expansion cards See p. 2-25

Hardware Setup
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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
TOPICS
Central Processing Unit: CPU 2-2
Memory 2-6
Power Supply 2-8
Back Panel 2-9
Connectors 2-14
Jumpers 2-23
Slots 2-25
2
Hardware Setup
This chapter provides you with the information about hardware 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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Central Processing Unit: CPU
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure
If CPUClock = 100MHz
Core/Bus ratio = 14
then CPU core speed = Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio
= 100MHz x 14
= 1.4GHz
The mainboard supports Intel®Pentium®4 processor in the 478 pin
package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called PGA478 for easy CPU
installation. When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat
sinkandacoolingfanattachedonthetoptopreventoverheating. Ifyou donot
find the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install
them before turning on the computer.
MSIRemindsYou...
Overheating
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, al-
ways make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect
the CPU from overheating.
Replacing the CPU
While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power sup-
ply or unplug the power supply’s power cord from grounded
outlet first to ensure the safety of CPU.

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1. Please turn off the power and
unplug the power cord before
installing the CPU.
2. Pull the lever sideways away
from the socket. Make sure to
raise the lever up to a 90-de-
gree angle.
3. Look for the gold arrow. The
gold arrow should point to-
wards the lever pivot. The
CPU can only fit in the correct
orientation.
4. If the CPU is correctly
installed, the pins should be
completely embedded into the
socket and can not be seen.
Please note that any violation
of the correct installation pro-
cedures may cause permanent
damages to your mainboard.
5. Pressthe CPUdownfirmlyinto
the socket and close the lever.
As the CPU is likely to move
whilethe lever is beingclosed,
always close the lever with
your fingers pressing tightly
ontopoftheCPUtomakesure
the CPU is properly and com-
pletely embedded into the
socket.
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478
Open Lever
90 degree
Sliding
Plate
Close
Lever
Press down
the CPU
Gold arrow
Gold arrow
Gold arrow
Correct CPU placement
Incorrect CPU placement
X
O

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Installingthe CPU Fan
As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher
performance, thermal management becomes increasingly important. To dissi-
pate 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 reten-
tion 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 wedged in the holes of the reten-
tion mechanism.
4. Press the two levers down to fasten
the fan. Each lever can be pressed
down in only ONE direction.
retention mechanism
levers

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5. Connect the fan power cable from the mounted fan to the 3-pin fan power connector
on the board.
fan power cable
NOTES

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Memory
The mainboard provides 2 slots for 184-pin, 2.5V DDR DIMM with 4
memory banks. You can install DDR333/PC2700 (for 845GE chipset only),
DDR266/PC2100,orDDR200/PC1600DDRSDRAMmodulesontheDDRDIMM
slots (DDR 1~2). To operate properly, at least one DIMM module must be
installed.
Introduction to DDR SDRAM
DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM is similar to conventional SDRAM,
but doubles the rate by transferring data twice per cycle. It uses 2.5 volts as
opposed to 3.3 volts used in SDR SDRAM, and requires 184-pin DIMM mod-
ules rather than 168-pin DIMM modules used by SDR SDRAM. High memory
bandwidth makes DDR an ideal solution for high performance PC, worksta-
tions and servers.
DDR1 DDR2

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DDR Module Combination
You can install either single-sided or double-sided 184-pin DDR DIMM
modules into DDR DIMM slots to meet your needs. Different from the SDR
DIMM, the DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The
number of pins on either side of the breaks are different. The module will only
fit in the right orientation.
You can install memory modules in any combination as follows:
S: Single Side D: Double Side
Slot Memory Module Total Memory
DIMM 1
(Bank 0 & 1) S/D 64MB~1GB
DIMM 2
(Bank 2 & 3) S/D 64MB~1GB
Maximum System Memory Supported 64MB~2GB
Installing DDR Modules
1. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The module
will only fit in the right orientation.
2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then
push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted
in the socket.
3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.
TIP: You can barely see the golden finger if the module is deeply inserted in the
socket.
Volt Notch

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Power Supply
The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Be-
fore inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all compo-
nents are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused.
ATX20-Pin PowerSupply: CONN1
This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. To
connect to the ATX power supply, make sure the plugs 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. The power connector supports
instant power on function which means that system will boot up immediately
when the power supply connector is inserted on the board.
ATX 12VPower Connector: JPW2
This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.
PIN SIGNAL
1 GND
2 GND
312V
412V
JPW2 Pin Definition 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
CONN1 Pin Definition
CONN1
10
1
20
11
JPW2
1
2
3
4

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The Back Panel provides the following connectors:
Back Panel
Mouse/Keyboard Connector
The mainboard provides a standard PS/2®mouse/keyboard mini DIN
connector for attaching a PS/2®mouse/keyboard. You can plug a PS/2®mouse/
keyboard directly into this connector. The connector location and pin assign-
ments are as follows:
PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard
(6-pin Female)
21
3
4
5
6
Mouse
Keyboard USB
Parallel
COM A
L-Out
L-In
MIC
LAN
VGA USB
1394
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 Mouse/Keyboard Data Mouse/Keyboard data
2 NC Noconnection
3 GND Ground
4 VCC +5V
5 Mouse/KeyboardClock Mouse/Keyboardclock
6 NC Noconnection
Pin Definition

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IEEE1394 Port
The 6-pin IEEE 1394 port is used to connect 1394-compatible external
devices via 6-pin to 6-pin or 6-pin to 4-pin 1394 cables.
USB Ports
The back panel provides four UHCI (Universal Host Controller Interface)
USB(UniversalSerial Bus)2.0portsfor attachingUSBdevicessuch askeyboard,
mouse or other USB-compatible devices. You can plug USB devices directly
into the ports.
USB Port
1 2 3 4 PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 VCC +5V
2 -Data0 NegativeData Channel0
3 +Data0 PositiveData Channel0
4 GND Ground
Pin Definition
PIN SIGNAL
1 PWR
2 GND
3 TPB-
4 TPB+
5TPA-
6TPA+
Pin Definition
IEEE 1394 Port
1
2
3
4
5
6

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9-Pin Serial Port
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
Serial Port: COM A
The mainboard provides one 9-pin male DIN serial port COM A. You can
attach a serial mouse or other serial devices to this port.
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 DCD Data Carry Detect
2 SIN Serial In or Receive Data
3 SOUT Serial Out or Transmit Data
4 DTR Data Terminal Ready
5 GND Ground
6 DSR DataSetReady
7 RTS RequestToSend
8 CTS Clear To Send
9 RI RingIndicate
Pin Definition
VGA DB 15 Pin Connector
One DB 15-pin VGA connector is provided for connection to a VGA
monitor.
Analog Video Display Connector (DB-15S)
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 Red
2 Green
3 Blue
4 Notused
5 Ground
6 Ground
7 Ground
8 Ground
9 Power
10 Ground
11 Notused
12 SDA
13 Horizontal Sync
14 Vertical Sync
15 SCL
Pin Definition
DB 15-Pin Female Connector
5 1
15 11

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AudioPortConnectors
Line Out is a connector for Speakers or Headphones. Line In is used for
external CD player, Tape player, or other audio devices. Mic is a connector for
microphones.
1/8” Stereo Audio Connectors
RJ-45 LAN Jack
The mainboard provides one standard RJ-45 jack for connection to Local
Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to the LAN jack.
Pin Definition
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 TDP Transmit Differential Pair
2 TDN Transmit Differential Pair
3 RDP Receive Differential Pair
4 NC NotUsed
5 NC NotUsed
6 RDN Receive Differential Pair
7 NC NotUsed
8 NC NotUsed
Line Out
Line In
MIC
RJ-45 LAN Jack
8 1

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ParallelPortConnector:LPT1
The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT. A
parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port
(EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.
13 1
14
25
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 STROBE Strobe
2 DATA0 Data0
3 DATA1 Data1
4 DATA2 Data2
5 DATA3 Data3
6 DATA4 Data4
7 DATA5 Data5
8 DATA6 Data6
9 DATA7 Data7
10 ACK# Acknowledge
11 BUSY Busy
12 PE PaperEnd
13 SELECT Select
14 AUTO FEED# AutomaticFeed
15 ERR# Error
16 INIT# Initialize Printer
17 SLIN# SelectIn
18 GND Ground
19 GND Ground
20 GND Ground
21 GND Ground
22 GND Ground
23 GND Ground
24 GND Ground
25 GND Ground
Pin Definition

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The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case,
modem, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System FAN.
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1
The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that
supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types.
Connectors
FDD1
Internal Speaker Connector: JSP1
This connector is used to connect the internal speaker if available.
JSP1
SPKR
GND
SPKL

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Hard Disk Connectors: PRIMAR1 & SECON1
The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100
controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA33/66/100
function. You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM, 120MB Floppy
(reserved for future BIOS) and other devices. These connectors support the
provided IDE hard disk cable.
PRIMAR1(PrimaryIDEConnector)
The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE1. IDE1 can
connect a Master and a Slave drive. You must configure second hard
drive to Slave mode by setting the jumper accordingly.
SECON1 (Secondary IDE Connector)
IDE2 can also connect a Master and a Slave drive.
TIP:
If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure the
second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper. Refer to the
hard disk documentation supplied by hard disk vendors for jumper
setting instructions.
PRIMAR1
SECON1