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
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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