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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Hardware Setup
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
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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