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- Page 1 845E Max2 Series MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL MS-6398E (v1.X) ATX Mainboard Version 1.0 G52-MA00566...
- Page 2 Manual Rev: 1.0 Release Date: March 2002 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 equip- ment is operated in a commercial environment.
- Page 3 Edition March 2002 Copyright Notice The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.
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Page 4: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Always read the safety instructions carefully. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. Keep this equipment away from humidity. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Chapter 1. Getting Started ... 1-1 Mainboard Specification ... 1-2 Mainboard Layout ... 1-4 Quick Components Guide ... 1-5 MSI Special Features ... 1-6 Fuzzy Logic™ 4 ... 1-6 PC Alert™ III ... 1-7 Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ ... 1-8 Live Monitor™ ... 1-9 D-Bracket™... - Page 6 Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ... 2-11 Joystick/Midi Connectors ... 2-12 Audio Port Connectors ... 2-12 Connectors ... 2-13 Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ... 2-13 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ... 2-14 ATA133 RAID Connectors: IDE3 & IDE4 (Optional) ... 2-15 CD-In Connector: JCD1 ...
- Page 7 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/PCI Configurations ... 3-18 Integrated Peripherals ... 3-21 PC Health Status ... 3-24 Frequency/Voltage Control ... 3-25 Set Supervisor/User Password ...
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Page 8: Chapter 1. Getting Started
Designed to fit the advanced Intel 478 pin package, the MS-6398E delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. TOPICS Mainboard Specification Mainboard Layout Quick Components Guide MSI Special Features Getting Started Pentium 4 processors in the ® ®... -
Page 9: Mainboard Specification
Chapter 1 Mainboard Specification Supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 processor in 478 pin package. Supports 1.5GHz, 1.6GHz, 1.7GHz, 1.8GHz, 1.9GHz, 2GHz, 2.1GHz, 2.2GHz and up. Chipset ® Intel Brookdale-E chipset - Support 100MHz/133MHz system clock. - Intel NetBurst micro-architecture supports 400MHz/533MHz system bus. - 1.5V AGP interface with 4x data transfer and 4x fast write capability. - Page 10 2.88Mbytes. - 2 serial ports (COM A + COM B). - 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode. - 1 IrDA connector for SIR/ASKIR/HPSIR. - 1 D-Bracket™ pin header. - 1 S-Bracket pin header. - 1 audio/game port. Audio Realtek ALC650 6-channel audio - SPDIF out (through S-Bracket only).
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Page 11: Mainboard Layout
(optio nal) PCI Slot 3 JSP1 (optio nal) PCI Slot 4 Winbond W83627HF-AW PCI Slot 5 JBT1 BIOS PCI Slot 6 845E Max2 Series (MS-6398E v1.X) ATX Mainboard CFAN1 PFAN1 Intel 845E chipset AGP Slot BATT+ SFAN1 ICH 4 JBAT1... -
Page 12: Quick Components Guide
Quick Components Guide Component JWR1 ATX 20-pin power connector JPW1 ATX 12V power connector JKBMS1 Mouse connector JKBMS1 Keyboard connector USB Connectors Connecting to USB devices COM A & COM B Serial port connector RJ-45 LAN Jack (optional) Connecting to network device L P T 1 Parallel port connector FDD1... -
Page 13: Msi Special Features
After rebooting, click Turbo to apply the test result. Click Default to restore the default values. Features: MSI Logo links to the MSI Web site CPU Speed allows users to adjust the CPU speed through CPU Multiplier and FSB... -
Page 14: Pc Alert™ Iii
PC Alert™ III The PC Alert III is a utility you can find in the CD-ROM disk. The utility is just like your PC doctor that can de- tect the following PC hardware status during real time operation: * monitor CPU & system temperatures * monitor fan speed(s) * monitor system voltage * monitor chassis intrusion... -
Page 15: Live Bios™/Live Driver
Web site. To use the function, you need to install the “MSI Live Update Series 2” application. After installation, the “MSI Live Update Series 2” icon (as shown on the right) will appear on the screen. Double click the “MSI Live Update Series 2” icon, and the following screen will appear: Five buttons are placed on the leftmost pane of the screen. -
Page 16: Live Monitor
Live Monitor™ The Live Monitor™ is a tool used to schedule the search for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the MSI Web site. To use the function, you need to install the “MSI Live Update Series 2” application. After installation, the “MSI Live Monitor” icon (as shown on the right) will appear on the screen. -
Page 17: D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional)
Chapter 1 D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) D-Bracket™ 2 is an external USB bracket that supports both USB 1.1 & USB 2.0 spec. It integrates four Diagnostic LEDs, which use graphic signal display to help users understand their system. The LEDs provide up to 16 combinations of signals to debug the system. - Page 18 D-Bracket Processor Initialization - This will show information regarding the processor (like brand name, system bus, etc…) Testing RTC (Real Time Clock) Initializing Video Interface - This will start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video onboard. Then, detect and initialize the video adapter. BIOS Sign On - This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc….
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Page 19: S-Bracket (Optional)
Chapter 1 S-Bracket (Optional) S-Bracket is a bracket which provides 2 SPDIF jacks for digital audio transmission and 2 analog Line-Out connectors for additional 4-channel ana- log audio output. With the S-Bracket, your system will be able to perform 6- channel audio operation for wonderful surround sound effect, or connect to Sony &... -
Page 20: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 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. -
Page 21: Central Processing Unit: Cpu
Chapter 2 Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard supports Intel 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. -
Page 22: Installing The Cpu Fan
CPU cooling fan and heatsink on top of the CPU. Follow the instructions below to install the Heatsink/Fan: Locate the CPU and its retention mechanism on the motherboard. retention mechanism Mount the fan on top of the heatsink. -
Page 23: Cpu Core Speed Derivation Procedure
CPU Clock Core/Bus ratio then CPU core speed Overclocking This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. However, please make sure your components are able to WARNING! tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not recommended. -
Page 24: Memory
Memory The mainboard provides 3 slots for 184-pin, 2.5V DDR DIMM with 4 memory banks. You can install PC1600/PC2100 DDR SDRAM modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1~3). 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. -
Page 25: Ddr Module Combination
DDR Module Combination To enable normal operation, at least one DIMM module should be in- stalled on the motherboard. As Intel banks at its maximum, the system memory installed can be up to 2GB. All three slots can be single-sidedly or double-sidedly installed with 184- pin DDR DIMM modules. -
Page 26: Power Supply
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: JWR1 This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. -
Page 27: Back Panel
Chapter 2 Back Panel The Back Panel provides the following connectors: Mouse Keyboard COM A Mouse Connector: JKBMS1 The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 ® attaching a PS/2 mouse. You can plug a PS/2 connector. The connector location and pin assignments are as follows: PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) Parallel Midi/Joystick... -
Page 28: Keyboard Connector: Jkbms1
Keyboard Connector: JKBMS1 The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 ® for attaching a PS/2 keyboard. You can plug a PS/2 this connector. PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) 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. -
Page 29: Serial Port Connector: Com A & Com B
Chapter 2 Serial Port Connector: COM A & COM B The mainboard offers two 9-pin male DIN connectors for serial port COM A and COM B. The ports are 16550A high speed communication ports that send/receive 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to them. -
Page 30: Parallel Port Connector: Lpt1
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector for LPT. A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode. Pin Definition SIGNAL STROBE DATA0 DATA1 DATA2 DATA3... -
Page 31: Joystick/Midi Connectors
Chapter 2 Joystick/Midi Connectors You can connect a joystick or game pad to this connector. 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 connector for microphones. -
Page 32: Connectors
Connectors 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. Hardware Setup FDD1 2-13... -
Page 33: Hard Disk Connectors: Ide1 & Ide2
Chapter 2 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 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 DMA/33/66/100 function. You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM, 120MB Floppy (reserved for future BIOS) and other devices. -
Page 34: Ata133 Raid Connectors: Ide3 & Ide4 (Optional)
ATA133 RAID Connectors: IDE3 & IDE4 (Optional) The mainboard offers high-end Ultra ATA/133 RAID (0 or 1) hard drive interface specifications supported through Promise The Ultra ATA/133 interface boosts data transfer rates between the com- puter and the hard drive up to 133 megabytes (MB) per second. The new interface is one-third faster than earlier record-breaking Ultra ATA/100 tech- nology and is backwards-compatible with the existing Ultra ATA interface. -
Page 35: Cd-In Connector: Jcd1
Chapter 2 CD-In Connector: JCD1 The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector. JCD1 IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 This connector allows you to connect to IrDA Infrared modules. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function. The IR2 is compliant to Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. -
Page 36: Fan Power Connectors: Cfan1/Sfan1/Pfan1
Fan Power Connectors: CFAN1/SFAN1/PFAN1 The CFAN1 (processor fan), PFAN1 (power supply fan) & SFAN1 (system fan) support system cooling fan with +12V. It supports three-pin head connector. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always take note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V, the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND. -
Page 37: Power Saving Switch Connector: Jgs1
Chapter 2 Power Saving Switch Connector: JGS1 Attach a power saving switch to this connector. Pressing the switch once will have the system enter the sleep/suspend state. Press any key to wake up the system. Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 This connector is connected to a 2-pin chassis switch. -
Page 38: Bluetooth Connector: Jbt1 (Optional)
Bluetooth Connector: JBT1 (Optional) This connector is used to connect a bluetooth module for wireless application. JBT1 SIGNAL VCC5 D+ (USB signal) D- (USB signal) Note: Because the bluetooth connector shares the USB interface with blue- colored USB2.0 connector, the bottommost USB2.0 port will not function when you attach a bluetooth module to this connector. -
Page 39: Front Panel Connectors: Jfp1 & Jfp2
Chapter 2 Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for electrical con- nection to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. JFP1 Pin Definition SIGNAL HD_LED_P FP PWR/SLP... -
Page 40: Front Panel Audio Connector: Jaud1
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 The JAUD1 front panel audio connector allows you to connect to the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel Design Guide. JAUD1 Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION AUD_MIC Front panel microphone input signal AUD_GND Ground used by analog audio circuits AUD_MIC_BIAS Microphone power AUD_VCC... -
Page 41: Front Usb Connector: Usb1/Usb3
Chapter 2 Front USB Connector: USB1/USB3 The mainboard provides two USB 2.0 pin headers USB1 & USB3 (optional USB 2.0 Bracket available). USB 2.0 technology increases data transfer rate up to a maximum throughput of 480Mbps, which is 40 times faster than USB 1.1, and is ideal for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like. - Page 42 To Attach the Optional USB 2.0 Ports: 1. Take out the USB 2.0 bracket 2. Locate the blue USB pinheader (USB3) on the motherboard. 3. Connect the USB cable from USB 2.0 bracket to the USB3 pinheader. Connected to USB3 (the USB pinheader in blue color) This USB 2.0 port will not function when a...
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Page 43: Spdif Connector: Jsp1 Or Jsp3
Chapter 2 SPDIF Connector: JSP1 or JSP3 The mainboard comes with two optional SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interface) connectors for digital audio transmission. Users can choose either the JSP1 or the JSP3 depending on their needs. JSP1 (optional) JSP3 (optional) The JSP1 supports SPDIF output only and can be con- nected to an external SPDIF Bracket for digital audio... - Page 44 The JSP3 supports SPDIF input/output and 4-channel audio output. It allows users to connect an external S-Bracket. The S-Bracket offers 2 SPDIF jacks for digital audio transmission (one for optical fiber connection and the other for coaxial connection), and 2 analog Line-Out jacks for 4-channel audio output.
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Page 45: D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: Jdb1
Chapter 2 D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JDB1 The D-Bracket™ 2 is a USB Bracket that supports both USB 1.1 & 2.0 spec. It integrates four LEDs and allows users to identify system problems through 16 various combinations of LED signals. For definitions of 16 signal combinations, please refer to D-Bracket™... -
Page 46: Jumpers
Jumpers The motherboard provides one jumper for you to set the computer’s function. This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s function through the use of the jumper. Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external battery to keep the data of system configuration. -
Page 47: Slots
Chapter 2 Slots The motherboard provides six 32-bit Master PCI bus slots, one AGP slot and one CNR slot. AGP Slot PCI Slots CNR Slot AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP graphics card. AGP is an interface specification designed for the throughput demands of 3D graphics. -
Page 48: Cnr (Communication Network Riser)
The CNR slot allows you to insert the CNR expansion cards. CNR is a specially designed network, audio, or modem riser card for ATX family motherboards. Its main processing is done through software and controlled by the motherboard’s chipset. PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, abbreviation of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. -
Page 49: Chapter 3. Bios Setup
Chapter 3. BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use. You may need to run the Setup program when: An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP. -
Page 50: Entering Setup
Chapter 3 Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to enter Setup. DEL:Setup F11:Boot Menu If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. -
Page 51: Control Keys
Control Keys < > Move to the previous item Move to the next item < > Move to the item in the left hand < > < > Move to the item in the right hand <Enter> Select the item <Esc>... -
Page 52: The Main Menu
Chapter 3 The Main Menu Once you enter AMIBIOS NEW SETUP UTILITY, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu displays twelve configurable functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. - Page 53 BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. PC Health Status This entry shows your PC health status. Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control. Set Supervisor/User Password Use this menu to set User and Supervisor Passwords. Load High Performance Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS values for the best system performance, but the system stability may be affected.
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Page 54: Standard Cmos Features
Chapter 3 Standard CMOS Features The items inside STANDARD CMOS SETUP menu are divided into 9 catego- ries. Each category includes none, one or more setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item you want to modify and use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to switch to the value you prefer. - Page 55 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select the hard disk drive type. The specifica- tion of hard disk drive will show up on the right hand according to your selection. TYPE Type of the device. SIZE Capacity of the device. CYLS Number of cylinders.
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Page 56: Advanced Bios Features
Chapter 3 Advanced BIOS Features Quick Boot Setting the item to Enabled allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it will skip some check items. Available options: Enabled and Disabled. Full Screen Logo Show This item enables you to show the company logo on the bootup screen. Set- tings are: Silent Shows the POST messages at boot. - Page 57 1st/2nd/3rd The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where AMIBIOS attempts to load the operating system. The settings are: IDE-0 The system will boot from the first HDD. IDE-1 The system will boot from the second HDD. IDE-2 The system will boot from the third HDD.
- Page 58 Chapter 3 Floppy Drive Swap This setting switches the floppy disk drives between being designated as A and B. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled. Floppy Drive Seek This setting causes the BIOS to search for floppy disk drives at boot time. When enabled, the BIOS will activate the floppy disk drives during the boot process: the drive activity light will come on and the head will move back and forth once.
- Page 59 BIOS Setup users or computer viruses. When enabled, the BIOS' data cannot be changed when attempting to update the BIOS with a Flash utility. To successfully up- date the BIOS, you'll need to disable this Flash Protection function. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled. System BIOS Cacheable Selecting Enabled allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh, resulting in better system performance.
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Page 60: Advanced Chipset Features
Chapter 3 Advanced Chipset Features Note: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. DRAM Timing Setting Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Configure SDRAM Timing by SPD This setting determines whether SDRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EEPROM on the DRAM module. - Page 61 SDRAM CAS# Latency The field controls the CAS latency, which determines the timing delay before SDRAM starts a read command after receiving it. Setting options: 2.5 Clocks, 2 Clocks. 2 Clocks increases system performance while 2.5 Clocks provides more stable system performance. SDRAM RAS# Precharge This setting controls the number of cycles for Row Address Strobe (RAS) to be allowed to precharge.
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Page 62: Power Management Features
Chapter 3 Power Management Features IPCA Aware O/S This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Man- agement Interface) function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 98SE/2000/ME, select Yes. Available options: Yes and No. ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. - Page 63 Re-Call VGA BIOS at S3 Resuming This setting allows the system to initialize the VGA BIOS from S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state. Setting options: Enabled and Disabled. Power Management/APM Setting to Enabled will activate an Advanced Power Management (APM) device to enhance Max Saving mode and stop CPU internal clock.
- Page 64 Chapter 3 Set Wake Up Events Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Resume On Ring/LAN When setting to Enabled, the features allow your system to be awakened from the power saving modes through an incoming call from the modem or any incoming signal received via the LAN.
- Page 65 Alarm Date 01 ~ 31, Every Day Alarm Hour 00 ~ 23 Alarm Minute 00 ~ 59 Alarm Second 00 ~ 59 Note: If you change these settings, you must reboot the system until it enters the operating system and then power off the system. By doing so, the changed settings will come into effect next time when you power on the system.
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Page 66: Pnp/Pci Configurations
Chapter 3 PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature. PCI, or Peripheral Component Interconnect, is a system which allows I/ O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its special components. - Page 67 PCI Latency Timer (clock) This feature controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before an- other takes over. The larger the value, the longer the PCI device can retain control of the bus. As each access to the bus comes with an initial delay before any transaction can be made, low values for the PCI Latency Timer will reduce the effective PCI bandwidth while higher values improve it.
- Page 68 Chapter 3 Set DMAs to PnP or ISA Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: DMA Channel 0/1/3/5/6/7 These items specify the bus that the system DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel is used. The settings determine if AMIBIOS should remove a DMA from the avail- able DMAs passed to devices that are configurable by the system BIOS.
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Page 69: Integrated Peripherals
BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals USB Controller This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard USB controllers. USB 1.1 Device Legacy Support Set to All Device if your need to use any USB 1.1 device in the operating system that does not support or have any USB 1.1 driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix. - Page 70 Chapter 3 Onboard MC’97 Modem Auto allows the mainboard to detect whether a modem is used. If a modem is used, the onboard MC’97 (Modem Codec’97) controller will be enabled; if not, it is disabled. Disable the controller if you want to use other controller cards to connect to a modem.
- Page 71 options for IR function). IR Pin Select Set to IRRX/IRTX when using an internal IR module connected to the IR connector. Set to SINB/SOUTB. when connecting an IR adapter to COM Onboard Parallel Port This field specifies the base I/O port address of the onboard parallel port. Selecting Auto allows AMIBIOS to automatically determine the correct base I/ O port address.
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Page 72: Pc Health Status
Chapter 3 PC Health Status This section monitors the current hardware status including CPU/system temperature, CPU/system fan speeds, Vcore etc. Monitor function is available only if there is hardware monitoring mechanism onboard. CPU/System/Power Fan Speed, CPU/System Temperature, Vcore, 3.3V, +5. 0V, +12.0V, -12.0V, -5.0V, Battery These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware de- vices/components such as system voltages, temperatures and fan speeds. -
Page 73: Frequency/Voltage Control
CPU Ratio Selection This setting controls the multiplier that is used to determine the internal clock speed of the processor relative to the external or motherboard clock speed. 3-25... - Page 74 Chapter 3 CPU FSB Clock (Mhz) This setting allows you to select the CPU Front Side Bus clock frequency. Setting options: 100MHz~200MHz at 1MHz increment. CPU Vcore Adjust This setting is used to adjust the CPU core voltage (Vcore), making overclocking possible.
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Page 75: Set Supervisor/User Password
Set Supervisor/User Password When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up to six characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. -
Page 76: Load High Performance/Bios Setup Defaults
Chapter 3 Load High Performance/BIOS Setup Defaults The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to High Performance defaults or BIOS Setup defaults. The High Per- formance Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer for the best system performance but probably will cause a stability issue. -
Page 77: Appendix: Using 4- Or 6-Channel Audio Function
Appendix: Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function The motherboard is equipped with Realtek ALC650 chip, which provides support for 6-channel audio output, including 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Center and 1 Subwoofer channel. ALC650 allows the board to attach 4 or 6 speakers for better surround sound effect. -
Page 78: Installing The Audio Driver
Appendix Installing the Audio Driver You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC650 chip to function prop- erly before you can get access to 4-/6-channel audio operations. Follow the procedures described below to install the drivers for different operating systems. Installation for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP ®... -
Page 79: Using 4- Or 6-Channel Audio Function
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Page 80: Attaching Speakers
There are two ways to utilize the function and connect the speakers to your computer: Use the optional S-Bracket. If your motherboard supports S- Bracket and you have installed S-Bracket in the computer, you can connect two speakers to back panel’s Line-Out connector, and the rest of speakers to S-Bracket. - Page 81 2-Channel Analog Audio Output We recommend that you should still attach the speakers to BACK PANEL’s Line Out connector during 2-channel audio mode even though S- Bracket’s Line Out connectors function properly. Line Out (Front channels) Line In 4-Channel Analog Audio Output Line Out (Front channels) Line In Optical SPDIF jack...
- Page 82 Appendix 6-Channel Analog Audio Output Line Out (Front channels) Line In Optical SPDIF jack Coaxial SPDIF jack Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel) Line Out (Rear channels) Back Panel Digital Audio Output (2-Channel only) For digital audio output, use the SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interface) connectors supplied by S-Bracket.
- Page 83 Optical SPDIF jack Coaxial SPDIF jack Line Out Line Out Plug Using BACK PANEL connectors only: The audio connectors on the back panel already provide 2-channel analog audio output function. The back panel’s audio connectors can be transformed to 4-/6-channel analog audio connectors automatically when you select correct setting in the software utility.
- Page 84 Appendix 4-Channel Analog Audio Output Line Out (Front channels) Line Out (Rear channels) Description: Line In is converted to Line Out function under 4-channel configuration. 6-Channel Analog Audio Output Line Out (Front channels) Line Out (Rear channels) Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel) Description: Both Line In and MIC are converted to Line Out function under 6-channel configuration.
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Page 85: Selecting 4- Or 6-Channel Setting
Selecting 4- or 6-Channel Setting Click the audio icon from the window tray at the bottom of the screen. Select any surround sound effect you prefer from the “Environment” pull-down menu under the Sound Effect tab. Click the Speaker Configuration tab. Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function Click here and the pull- down menu will appear... - Page 86 Bracket. Refer to “Using S-BRACKET connectors” earlier in the section for how to attach speakers. Click OK. Note: It is useless to select “Use S-Bracket” if your motherboard does not support or have the S-Bracket installed in the system. A-10...
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Page 87: Testing The Connected Speakers
Testing the Connected Speakers To ensure 4- or 6-channel audio operation works properly, you may need to test each connected speaker to make sure every speaker work properly. If any speaker fails to sound, then check whether the cable is inserted firmly to the connector or replace the bad speakers with good ones. -
Page 88: Playing Karaok
Appendix Playing KaraOK The KaraOK function will automatically remove human voice (lyrics) and leave melody for you to sing the song. The function is applied only for 2- channel audio operation, so make sure “2 channels mode” is selected in the “No. -
Page 89: Glossary
Glossary Glossary Glossary ACPI (Advanced Configuration & Power Interface) This power management specification enables the OS (operating system) to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the computer. Windows 98/98SE, Windows 2000 and Windows ME can fully support ACPI to allow users managing the system power flexibly. - Page 90 Glossary example, a modem chipset contains all the primary circuits for transmitting and receiv- ing data; a PC chipset provides the electronic interfaces between all subsystems. CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) CMOS is a widely used type of semiconductor, which features high speed and low power consumption.
- Page 91 Glossary ECC Memory (error correcting code memory) A type of memory that contains special circuitry for testing the accuracy of data and correcting the errors on the fly. IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) A type of disk-drive interface widely used to connect hard disks, CD-ROMs and tape drives to a PC, in which the controller electronics is integrated into the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card.
- Page 92 Glossary PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) A local bus standard developed by Intel that first appeared on PCs in late 1993. PCI provides “plug and play” capability and allows IRQs to be shared. The PCI controller can exchange data with the system's CPU either 32 bits or 64 bits at a time. PnP (Plug and Play) A set of specifications that allows a PC to configure itself automatically to work with peripherals.