MSI MS-6728 User manual

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865PE/G Neo3
G52-M6728XV
MS-6728 (v3.X) ATX Mainboard

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Manual Rev: 3.0
Release Date: August 2004
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. Opera-
tion 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-StarInternational
MS-6728

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RevisionHistory
Revision Revision History Date
V3.0 First release of PCB 3.0 with chipsets August 2004
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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 equip-
ment 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:
hThe power cord or plug is damaged.
hLiquid has penetrated into the equipment.
hThe equipment has been exposed to moisture.
hThe equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to
User’s Manual.
hThe equipment has dropped and damaged.
hThe 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.
Safety Instructions
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Technical Support
If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s
manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively,
please try the following help resources for further guidance.
hVisit the MSI homepage & FAQ site for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver
updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw & http://www.msi.
com.tw/program/service/faq/faq/esc_faq_list.php
hContact our technical staff at: [email protected]

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CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement .......................................................... ii
Copyright Notice ............................................................................................................ iii
Trademarks.................................................................................................................... iii
Revision History ............................................................................................................ iii
Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................... iv
Technical Support......................................................................................................... iv
Chapter 1. Getting Started....................................................................................1-1
Mainboard Specifications ....................................................................................1-2
Mainboard Layout ................................................................................................ 1-4
Packing Contents ................................................................................................. 1-5
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup .................................................................................. 2-1
Quick Components Guide ....................................................................................2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU............................................................................... 2-3
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU ......................................................................2-3
CPU & Cooler Installation .............................................................................2-4
Memory.................................................................................................................2-7
Introduction to DDR SDRAM........................................................................2-7
DDR Population Rules ................................................................................. 2-7
Installing DDR Modules ................................................................................2-8
Power Supply .....................................................................................................2-9
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 ..........................................................2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1.............................................................2-9
Back Panel ........................................................................................................2-10
Mouse/Keyboard Connector.....................................................................2-10
VGA Connector (Optional)........................................................................ 2-11
USB Connectors ....................................................................................... 2-11
Serial Port Connector ................................................................................2-12
Audio Port Connectors .............................................................................2-12
RJ-45 LAN Jack ........................................................................................2-13
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ...................................................................2-14
Connectors .......................................................................................................2-15
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 .........................................................2-15
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1/SFAN1/SFAN2/NBFAN1 ................... 2-15
ATA100 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1, IDE2 ..............................................2-16
Serial ATA/Serial ATA RAID Connectors controlled by
Intel ICH5/ICH5R: SATA1 & SATA2 .................................................2-17
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 ......................................................2-18
D-BracketTM 2 Connector: JDB1 ...............................................................2-19

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IEEE 1394 Connectors: J1394_1, J1394_2 (Optional) .............................2-22
IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 ...........................................................2-23
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1.......................................................2-23
CD-IN Connector: JCD1.............................................................................2-24
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1...............................................2-24
Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 & JUSB2 .................................................2-24
Jumpers ............................................................................................................2-25
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 .....................................................................2-25
Slots ..................................................................................................................2-26
AGP (Accerlated Graphics Port) Slot.......................................................2-26
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots .......................................2-26
PCI Interrupt Request Routing ...................................................................2-26
Chapter 3. BIOS Setup ........................................................................................... 3-1
Entering Setup .................................................................................................... 3-2
Selecting the First Boot Device ..................................................................3-2
Control Keys ...............................................................................................3-3
Getting Help ................................................................................................. 3-3
MainMenu ................................................................................................... 3-3
Default Settings........................................................................................... 3-3
The Main Menu.................................................................................................... 3-4
Standard CMOS Features .................................................................................. 3-6
Advanced BIOS Features .................................................................................. 3-8
Advanced Chipset Features ............................................................................3-12
Power Management Features ..........................................................................3-14
PNP/PCIConfigurations .....................................................................................3-17
Integrated Peripherals.......................................................................................3-20
PC Health Status ...............................................................................................3-25
Frequency/Voltage Control...............................................................................3-26
Set Supervisor/User Password.......................................................................3-29
Load High Performance/BIOS Setup Defaults .................................................3-25
Chapter 4. Introduction to DigiCell .....................................................................4-1
Main .....................................................................................................................4-2
Introduction: ................................................................................................4-2
H/W Diagnostic ...................................................................................................4-4
Communication .................................................................................................... 4-5
Software Access Point ......................................................................................4-6
Terminology ................................................................................................. 4-6
Access Point Mode ..................................................................................... 4-7

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WLAN Card Mode ....................................................................................... 4-8
Live Update .........................................................................................................4-9
MEGASTICK......................................................................................................4-10
Basic Function ..........................................................................................4-10
Non-Unicode programs supported ...........................................................4-12
Core Center (for Pentium 4 CPU) .....................................................................4-14
Left-wing: Current system status ............................................................4-15
Right-wing: PC hardware status during real time operation ...................4-15
Audio Speaker Setting......................................................................................4-16
Power on Agent................................................................................................4-18
Power On..................................................................................................4-18
Power Off / Restart ..................................................................................4-19
Start With...................................................................................................4-19
Auto Login .................................................................................................4-20
Chapter 5. Introdction to Intel ICH65 Serial ATA RAID .....................................5-1
Introduction .........................................................................................................5-2
BIOS Configuration ............................................................................................. 5-5
Installing Software............................................................................................5-13
Install Driver in Windows XP / 2000 .........................................................5-13
Installation of Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition ..........................5-14
RAID Migration Instructions ..............................................................................5-19
Create RAID Volume from Existing Disk....................................................5-20
Chapter 6. Introduction to Realtek ALC850 ......................................................6-1
Installing the Audio Codec Driver .......................................................................6-2
Software Configuration......................................................................................6-4
Sound Effect ...............................................................................................6-5
Speaker Configuration ................................................................................6-7
HRTFDemo ................................................................................................. 6-9
General......................................................................................................6-10
SPDIF ......................................................................................................... 6-11
Using 2-, 4-, 6- & 8- Channel Audio Function ..................................................6-12

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Getting Started
Chapter 1. Getting Started
Thank you for choosing the 865PE/G Neo3 (MS-6728) v3.X ATX
mainboard. The 865PE/G Neo3 is based on Intel®865PE/G &
ICH5/5R chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit
the advanced Intel®Pentium 4 Prescott LGA775 processor,
the 865PE/G Neo3 delivers a high performance and professional
desktop platform solution.
Getting Started

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Mainboard Specifications
CPU
hSupports Intel®Pentium 4 Prescott LGA775 processors in LGA775 package.
hSupports up to Pentium 4 3XX, 5XX, 6XX & P4EE (Intel Pentium 4 Processor with
HT Technology Extreme Edition) sequence processor or higher speed.
(For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/
products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php)
Chipset
hIntel® 865PE/G chipset
- Supports FSB 800/533MHz.
- Supports AGP 8X interface.
- Supports DDR 400/333/266 memory interface.
- Integrated graphics controller (for 865G only).
hIntel®ICH5/ICH5R chipset
- Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) controller, 480Mb/sec, 8 ports.
- 2 Serial ATA/150 ports.
- 2 channel Ultra ATA 100 bus Master IDE controller.
- PCI Master v2.3, I/O APIC.
- Supports both ACPI and legacy APM power management.
- Serial ATA/150 RAID 0 and RAID 1 (Optional).
Main Memory
hSupports four unbuffered DIMM of 2.5 Volt DDR SDRAM.
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hSupports up to 4GB memory size without ECC.
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hSupports Dual channel DDR266/333/400 MHz.
Slots
hOne AGP slot supports 8x/4x.
hFive 32-bit v2.3 Master PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface).
On-Board IDE
hDual Ultra DMA 66/100 IDE controllers integrated in ICH5/ICH5R.
- Supports PIO, Bus Master operation modes.
- Can connect up to four Ultra ATA drives.
hSerial ATA/150 controller integrated in ICH5/ICH5R.
- Up to 150MB/sec transfer speeds.
- Can connect up to two Serial ATA drives.
- Supports SATA RAID 0/RAID 1 (Optional).

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On-Board Peripherals
hOn-Board Peripherals include:
- 1 floppy port supports 1 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes
- 1 serial port COMA
- 1 VGA port (for 865G only)
- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
- 8 USB 2.0 ports (Rear * 4/ Front * 4)
- 1 Line-In / Line-Out / Mic-In / Real Speaker Out / Center-Subwoofer Speaker Out
/ SPDIF Out-Optical audio port
- 1 RJ45 LAN jack (Optional)
- 2 IEEE 1394 pinheaders (Optional)
Audio
hAC97 link controller integrated in Intel®ICH5/ICH5R chipset.
h8-channel audio codec Realtek ALC850.
- Compliance with AC97 v2.3 Spec.
- Meet PC2001 audio performance requirement.
LAN
hRealtek® 8100C / 8110S (Optional)
- Integrated Fast Ethernet MAC and PHY in one chip.
- Supports 10Mb/s, 100Mb/s and 1000Mb/s (1000Mb/s for 8110S only).
- Compliance with PCI 2.2.
- Supports ACPI Power Management.
BIOS
hThe mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the peripheral
devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.
hThe mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which
records your mainboard specifications.
Dimension
hATX Form Factor: 30.5 cm (L) x 24.5 cm (W).
Mounting
h9 mounting holes.

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Mainboard Layout
865PE/G Neo3 (MS-6728) v3.X ATX Mainboard
ICH5/
ICH5R
DIMM1
DIMM3
DIMM2
DIMM4
JAUD1
J1394_1 J1394_2
JUSB1
ATX
PowerSupply
CPUFAN1
NBFAN1
SFAN1
SFAN2
SATA1
SATA2
JFP1JFP2 JIR1
Codec
Winbond
W83627HF
Realtek
8100C/8110S
(Optional)
VIA
VT6307
BIOS
PCI Slot 5
PCI Slot 4
PCI Slot 3
PCI Slot 2
PCI Slot 1
IDE1
IDE2
JPW1
Top : mouse
Bottom:keyboard
T: LAN jack
(Optional)
B: USB ports
JCD1
FDD1
AGP Slot
T:
M:
B:
Line-In
Line-Out
Mic
JBAT1
JCI1
JDB1
JUSB2
Top : Parallel Port
Bottom:
COM A
VGA Port (Optional)
BATT
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Intel
865PE/G
T: SPDIF Out
B: USB ports
T:RS-Out
M:CS-Out
B:SPDIF Out
(All optional)
CoreCell

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Packing Contents
Power Cable
SATA Cable *2
User’s Guide
D-Bracket 2
(Optional)
MSI motherboard MSI Driver/Utility CD
Standard Cable for
IDE Devices
Standard Cable for
Floppy Disk
Back IO Shield

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Hardware Setup
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory modules,
and expansion cards, as well as how to setup the jumpers on the
mainboard. Also, it provides the instructions on connecting the
peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc.
While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components
and follow the installation procedures.
Hardware Setup

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BIOS
BATT
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Quick Components Guide
DDR DIMMs, p.2-7
CPU, p.2-3
Back Panel
I/O, p.2-10 FDD1, p.2-14
NBFAN1,p.2-15
JUSB1, JUSB2,
p.2-24
JAUD1, p.2-23 JFP1, p.2-18
AGP Slot,
p.2-26
PCI Slots,
p.2-26
IDE1, IDE2,
p.2-16
JIR1, p.2-23
SATA1, SATA2,
p.2-17
ATX1, p.2-9
JBAT1, p.2-25
CPUFAN1, p.2-15
JCD1, p.2-24
JCI1, p.2-23
JDB1, p.2-19
JFP2, p.2-18
SFAN2, p.2-15
JPW1,
p.2-9
SFAN1, p.2-15
J1394_1, J1394_2,
p.2-22

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Hardware Setup
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports Intel®Pentium 4 Prescott processor. The mainboard
uses a CPU socket called LGA775. When you are installing the CPU, make sure to
install the cooler to prevent overheating. If you do not have the CPU cooler,
contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.
For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/
program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php.
MSI Reminds You...
Overheating
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always 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 supply or
unplug the power supply’s power cord from grounded outlet first to
ensure the safety of CPU.
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 speci-
fications is not recommended. We do not guarantee the damages
or risks caused by inadequate operation or beyond product
specifications.
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU The surface of LGA 775 CPU.
Remember to apply some sili-
cone heat transfer compound on
it for better heat dispersion.
Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator
The pin-pad side of LGA 775
CPU.
Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator
Alignment Key Alignment Key

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CPU & Cooler Installation
When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler at-
tached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not have the cooler, contact
your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. Meanwhile,
do not forget to apply some silicon heat transfer compound on CPU before installing
the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat dispersion.
Follow the steps below to install the CPU & cooler correctly. Wrong installation
will cause the damage of your CPU & mainboard.
1. The CPU has a land side cover on the
bottom to protect the CPU contact from
damage. Rotate it to make the pin 1
indicator (yellow triangle) in the right-
bottom corner.
2. Take out the accompanying CPU Clip
and rotate it for the same direction
as the CPU (Pin 1 indicator, the red
triangle is in the left-bottom corner).
3. Align the 3 points (the Pin 1 indicator
and the two alignment keys) of both
the CPU and the CPU Clip, and use your
4 fingers to push the CPU Clip down to
clip them (the CPU clip is up and the
CPU is down) together.
4. The land side cover now is
removed.
land side cover
MSI Reminds You...
1. Confirm if your CPU cooler is firmly installed before turning on your
system.
2. Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damaging.
3. The availability of the CPU land side cover depends on your CPU
packing.

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Hardware Setup
5. The CPU has a plastic cap on it to
protect the contact from damage.
Before you have installed the CPU,
always cover it to protect the socket
pin.
6. Remove the cap from lever hinge side
(as the arrow shows).
7. The pins of socket reveal. Then lift
up the load lever. 8. Lift the load lever up and open the load plate.
9. Correctly align the red triangle of
CPU clip with the CPU chamfer, the
red arrow with the left-side socket
edge, and the red spot to the hook
of the socket.
10.Put the whole module onto the CPU
socket.

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11. Push down the CPU hard to install
the CPU into the socket housing
frame.
12.Visually inspect if the CPU is seated
well into the socket, then remove the
CPU Clip with 2 fingers. Then cover
the load plate onto the package.
13. Press down the load lever lightly
onto the load plate, and then se-
cure the lever with the hook under
retention tab.
14. Align the holes on the mainboard with
the cooler. Push down the cooler until
its four clips get wedged into the holes
of the mainboard.
16.Turn over the mainboard to confirm
that the clip-ends are correctly
inserted.
15.Press the four hooks down to fas-
ten the cooler. Then rotate the lock-
ing switch (refer to the correct di-
rection marked on it) to lock the
hooks.
locking
switch
MSI Reminds You...
1.Check the information in PC Health Status in BIOS (refer to p.3-25 for
details) for the CPU temperature.
2. Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pin
with the plastic cap covered (shown in Figure 1) to avoid damaging.
3. Please note that the mating/unmating durability of the CPU is 20 cycles.
Therefore we suggest you do not plug/unplug the CPU too often.

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Hardware Setup
Memory
DDR DIMM Slots
(DIMM 1~4, from left to right)
Channel A: DIMM1 & DIMM2 (green)
Channel B: DIMM3 & DIMM4 (purple)
The mainboard provides 4 slots for 184-pin, 2.5V DDR DIMM with 8 memory
banks. You can install DDR266 / DDR333 / DDR400 / DDR433 / DDR466 / DDR500 /
DDR533 SDRAM modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DIMM 1~4). To operate properly, at
least one DIMM module must be installed. Please note that DDR433 / DDR466 /
DDR500 / DDR533 are for overclocking spec.
Introduction to DDR SDRAM
DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM is similar to conventional SDRAM, but dou-
bles 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 modules rather than 168-pin
DIMM modules used by SDR SDRAM. Please note that the DDR SDRAM does not
support ECC (error correcting code) and registered DIMM.
DDR Population Rules
Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. Each DIMM slot supports up to a
maximum size of 1GB. Users can install either single- or double-sided modules to
meet their own needs. Please note that each DIMM can work respectively for
single-channel DDR, but there are some rules while using dual-channel
DDR (Please refer to the suggested DDR population table on p.2-8).Users may install
memory modules of different type and density on different-channel DDR DIMMs.
However, the same type and density memory modules are necessary while
using dual-channel DDR, or instability may happen.

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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.
Volt Notch
MSI Reminds You...
Dual-channel DDR works ONLY in the 3 combinations listed in the
table above.
DIMM1 (Ch A) DIMM2 (Ch A) DIMM3 (Ch B) DIMM4 (Ch B) System Density
128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 256MB~2GB
128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 256MB~2GB
128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 512MB~4GB
Please refer to the following table for detailed dual-channel DDR. Other com-
bination not listed below will function as single-channel DDR.
MSI Reminds You...
You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly inserted
in the socket.