MSI MS-6747 User manual

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Getting Started
Chapter 1. Getting
Started
Thank you for purchasing the MS-6747 v1.X M-ATX
mainboard. The MS-6747 is based on Intel®865PE & Intel®
ICH5/ICH5R chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed
to fit the advanced Intel®Pentium 4 processor in the 478-pin
package, MS-6747 delivers a high performance and professional
desktop platform solution.
Getting Started

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MS-6747 M-ATX Mainboard
Mainboard Specifications
CPU
hSupports Socket 478 for Intel®Pentium 4 (Socket 478) processor
hSupports Socket 478 for Intel®Northwood/Prescott processor
hSupports up to 3.2 GHz or higher speed P4 processor
Chipsets
hIntel®Springdale-865PE chipset
- Supports AGP 8x/4x at 0.8V (AGP 3.0) or 4x at 1.5V (not supports 3.3V)
- Supports 133/166/200MHz memory FSB
- Supports 400/533/800MHz Intel NetBurst micro-architecture bus.
hIntel®ICH5/ICH5R chipset (421 mBGA)
- AC’97 2.3 interface
- 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
- 2 channel Ultra ATA/100 Bus Master IDE controller
- SMBus 2.0 support
- 2 serial ATA Host Controllers (Optional)
- RAID 0 supported by ICH5R (Optional)
MainMemory
hSupport eight memory banks using four 184-pin unbuffered DIMM
hMax memory size is 4GB w/o ECC for (1GB/slot)
hSupport 2.6V DDR DIMM
Slots
hThree 32-bit Master PCI Bus slot
hOne mini PCI slot (Optional)
hOne AGP(Accelerated Graphic Port) slot
On-BoardIDE
hAn IDE controller on the ICH5 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with
PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA66/100/133 operation modes.
hCan connect up to four IDE devices.
On-Board Peripherals
hOn-Board Peripherals include:
- 1 floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88
Mbytes.
- 1 serial port, 2 serial ports

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- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
- 7 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (Rear*4 / Front*3)
- 1 Front USB 2.0 / 1.1 port for Card Reader
- 1 Line-In / 3 Line-Out / 1 Mic
- 1 RJ45 connector
- 2 1394 ports (4 Pins*1 / 6 Pins*1)
- 1 SPDIF OUT/IN
Audio
hS/W C-Media 9739A 5.1 channel with SPDIF in/out.
LAN(optional)
hVIA®VT6105 LAN controller
BIOS
hThe mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the pe-
ripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.
hThe mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function
which records your mainboard specifications.
Dimension
hM-ATX Form Factor: 24.38 cm (L) x 24.38 cm (W)
Mounting
h6 mounting holes
Others
hSupport STR/STD
hPC 2001 compliant

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Mainboard Layout
MS-6747 v1.X M-ATX Mainboard
BATT
+
ICH5R
DDR1
DDR3
DDR2
DDR4
JAUDIO1
JSPDIF1
ATX
PowerSupply
JBAT1
JBIOS1
MINIPCI1
BIOS
PCI Slot 3
PCI Slot 2
PCI Slot 1
FDD 1
IDE2
USB
ports
COM A
Top : mouse
Bottom: keyboard
Top: LAN Jack
Bottom: USB
ports
CFAN1
AGP Slot
1394 port
J8
J7
JLPT
JPW1
Codec
JVIDEO1
T: Mi c
B:Line-In
VIA
VT6306
VIA
VT6105L
Winbond
83627THF
JUSB1
SATA2
SATA1
F_P1
Mini IEEE
1394 Port
Intel
865PE
6 Channel
Line-Out
T:SPDIF-In
B:SPDIF-Out
IDE 1
ICH5

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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 jump-
ers on the mainboard. Also, it provides the instructions on con-
necting the peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard,
etc.
While doing the installation, be careful in holding the com-
ponents and follow the installation procedures.
Hardware Setup

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MS-6747 M-ATX Mainboard
Quick Components Guide
JPW1, p.2-10
CPU, p.2-3
Back Panel
I/O, p.2-12
CFAN1, p.2-18
IDE1, p.2-17
DDR DIMMs, p.2-7
IDE2, p.2-17
Mini PCI Slot, p.2-30
PCI slots, p.2-30
JUSB1, p.2-25
SATA1/SATA2,
p.2-22
ATX1,
p.2-10
JLPT, p.2-27
FDD1,
p.2-16
JBAT1, p.2-28
JSPDIF1, p.2-26
JAUDIO1, p.2-19
JVIDEO1, p.2-17
AGP slot, p.2-30 F_P1, p.2-24
J7, p.2-20
J8, p.2-21
JBIOS1, p.2-29

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Central Processing Unit: CPU
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure
CPU Clock multiplied by Core/Bus ratio equals the CPU core speed.
For example:
If CPU Clock = 100MHz
Core/Bus ratio = 14
then CPU core speed = Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio
= 100MHz x 14
= 1.4 GHz
The mainboard supports Intel®Pentium®4/Celeron Northwood/Prescott
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 sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to
prevent overheating. If you do not find the heat sink and cooling fan, contact
your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer.

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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-
degree angle.
3. Look for the cut edge. The cut
edge should point towards 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
procedures may cause
permanent damages to your
mainboard.
5. Press the CPU down firmly
into the socket and close the
lever. As the CPU is likely to
move while the lever is being
closed, always close the lever
with your fingers pressing
tightly on top of the CPU to
make sure the CPU is
properly and completely
embedded into the socket.
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478
Open Lever
Sliding
Plate
Dot / Cut edge
Close
Lever
Press down
the CPU
90 degree
Dot / Cut edge
Correct CPU placement
Dot / Cut edge
Incorrect CPU placement
X
O

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Hardware Setup
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 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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MSI Reminds You...
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.
Overclocking
This motherboard is designed to support overclocking.
However, please make sure your components are able to toler-
ate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. Any at-
tempt to operate beyond product specifications is not
recommended. We do not guarantee the damages or risks
caused by inadequate operation or beyond product
specifications.
5. Connect the fan power cable from the mounted fan to the 3-pin fan power connector
on the board.
fan power cable

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The mainboard provides 4 slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM
(Double In-Line Memory Module) modules and supports the memory size up
to 4GB. You can install DDR400/DDR333/DDR266 modules on the DDR
DIMM slots (DDR 1~4).
Memory
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 2.6 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.
DDR DIMM Slots
(DDR 1~4)

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DDR Population Rules
Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. Each DIMM slot sup-
ports up to a maximum size of 1GB. Users can install either single- or double-
sided modules to meet their own needs. Please note that Channel A DIMMs
(DIMM1 & DIMM2) can respectively work alone, but Channel B DIMMs
(DIMM3 & DIMM4) must work in pair with Channel A DIMMs. In order to
have better performance, it is recommended to install memory modules of the
same type and density on DDR DIMMs “in pairs” -- {DIMM1 & DIMM3}
{DIMM2 & DIMM4}.
Please refer to the following table for detailed DDR population:
DIMM1 (Ch A) DIMM2 (Ch A) DIMM3 (Ch B) DIMM4 (Ch B) System Density
128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB
128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB
128MB~1GB * 128MB~1GB * 256MB~2GB
128MB~1GB # 128MB~1GB # 256MB~2GB
128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 256MB~2GB
128MB~1GB * 128MB~1GB * 128MB~1GB # 128MB~1GB # 512MB~4GB

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Hardware Setup
Installing DDR Modules
1. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The mod-
ule 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 in-
serted in the socket.
3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.
MSI Reminds You...
You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly
inserted in the socket.
Volt Notch

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MS-6747 M-ATX Mainboard
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.
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1
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 12V Power Connector: JPW1
This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.
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
ATX1 Pin Definition
PIN SIGNAL
1 GND
2 GND
3 12V
4 12V
JPW1 Pin Definition
JPW1
1
3
4
2
ATX1
10
1
20
11

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The back panel provides the following connectors:
Back Panel
Mouse Connector
The mainboard provides a standard PS/2®mouse mini DIN connector
for attaching a PS/2®mouse. You can plug a PS/2®mouse directly into this
connector. The connector location and pin assignments are as follows:
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 Mouse DATA Mouse DATA
2 NC No connection
3 GND Ground
4 VCC +5V
5 Mouse Clock Mouse clock
6 NC No connection
Pin Definition
PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female)
21
3
4
5
6
Keyboard
Mouse
SPDIF-Out
SPDIF-In
USBCOM A
LAN
6 Channel
L-Out
L-In
IEEE1394
Ports
MIC
USB

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Keyboard Connector
The mainboard provides a standard PS/2®keyboard mini DIN connec-
tor for attaching a PS/2®keyboard. You can plug a PS/2®keyboard directly
into this connector.
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 Keyboard DATA Keyboard DATA
2 NC No connection
3 GND Ground
4 VCC +5V
5 Keyboard Clock Keyboard clock
6 NC No connection
Pin Definition
PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female)
21
3
4
5
6
RJ-45 LAN Jack
The mainboard provides a RJ-45 connector that allows your computer
to be connected to a network environment.
LAN Jack
(RJ-45)
Activity
Indicators
Pin Signal Description
1 TDP Transmit differential pair
2 TDN Transmit differential pair
3 RDP Receive differential pair
4 NC Not used
5 NC Not used
6 RDN Receive differential pair
7 NC Not used
8 NC Not used

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USB Connectors
The mainboard provides a UHCI (Universal Host Controller Interface)
Universal Serial Bus root for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse
or other USB-compatible devices. You can plug the USB device directly into
the connector.
PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 VCC +5V
2 -Data 0 Negative Data Channel 0
3 +Data0 Positive Data Channel 0
4 GND Ground
5 VCC +5V
6 -Data 1 Negative Data Channel 1
7 +Data 1 Positive Data Channel 1
8 GND Ground
USB Port Description
USB Ports
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
Serial Port Connector: COM A
The mainboard offers one 9-pin male DIN connectors as serial port COM
A. This port is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives
16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly
to this connector.
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 Data Set Ready
7 RTS Request To Send
8 CTS Clear To Send
9 RI Ring Indicate
Pin Definition
9-Pin Male DIN Connector
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9

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SPDIF Connectors
The SPDIF connectors privided on the back pannel can be used to con-
nect your digital audio equipment.
IEEE1394 Ports
The mainboard provides two IEEE 1394 ports. The mini IEEE1394
port is designed for you to connect the IEEE1394 device with external power.
The standard IEEE1394 port connects to IEEE1394 devices without external
power. The IEEE1394 high-speed serial bus complements USB by providing
enhanced PC connectivity for a wide range of devices, including consumer
electronics audio/video (A/V) appliances, storage peripherals, other PCs, and
portable devices.
IEEE1394 Port
(Mini)
IEEE1394 Port
(Standard)
SPDIF
IN
SPDIF
OUT

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Audio Port Connectors
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 connec-
tor for microphones.
MIC
Line-In
Line-Out
(subwoofer speaker)
Line-Out
(rear speakers)
Line-Out
(front speaker)

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The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case,
modem, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System/Power Supply 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