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  • Page 1 KT4M/KT4M-L MS-6596 (v1.X) M-ATX Mainboard Version 1.0 G52-M6596X1...

  • Page 2: Fcc-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    Manual Rev: 1.0 Release Date: Sept. 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: Copyright Notice

    Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance. Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/ Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw...

  • 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

    CONTENTS FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement .......... iii Copyright Notice ..................iii Revision History ................... iii Technical Support ..................iii Safety Instructions ..................iv Chapter 1. Getting Started ................ 1-1 Mainboard Specifications ..............1-2 Mainboard Layout ................1-4 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ............... 2-1 Quick Components Guide ..............
  • Page 6 Connectors ..................2-15 Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ........... 2-15 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ........... 2-16 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFA1/SYSFA1 ........2-17 CD-In Connector: JCD1 ............... 2-18 Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 ........2-18 Power Saving Switch Connector: JSLP1 ........2-19 IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 ..........
  • Page 7 Integrated Peripherals ................ 3-16 Power Management Features ............. 3-21 PNP/PCI Configurations ..............3-25 PC Health Status ................3-27 Frequency/Voltage Control ..............3-28 Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults ............. 3-29 Set Supervisor/User Password ............3-30 Appendix: Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function ........A-1 Installing the Audio Driver ..............

  • Page 8: Chapter 1. Getting Started

    Getting Started Chapter 1. Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the KT4M (MS-6596 v1.X) se- ® ries Micro ATX mainboard. The KT4M is based on VIA Apollo KT400 & VT8235 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. De- ® signed to fit the advanced AMD Athlon™, Athlon™...

  • Page 9: Mainboard Specifications

    Supports four memory banks using two 184-pin DDR DIMMs. Supports up to 2GB PC2700/2100/1600 DDR SDRAMs. Supports 2.5v DDR SDRAM. MSI Reminds You... 1. To support CPU with 333MHz FSB, the onboard memory mod- ules have to be DDR333 SDRAMs.
  • Page 10 Getting Started Can connect up to four IDE devices. On-Board Peripherals On-Board Peripherals include: - One floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes - Two serial ports (COM A + COM B) - One parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode - One RJ-45 LAN port - Vertical audio ports - One 3-pin SPDIF connector (Optional)

  • Page 11: Mainboard Layout

    MS-6596 M-ATX Mainboard Mainboard Layout Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard Winbond 83697HF CPUFA1 Ports BIOS Top :Parallel port Bottom: COM A COM B KT400 T: RJ45 LAN jack B: USB ports SYSFA1 Line-In AGP 1 Line-Out PCI 1 VT6103 JAUD1 JSB1 PCI 2 (Optional)

  • Page 12: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information about hard- ware 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.

  • Page 13: Quick Components Guide

    MS-6596 M-ATX Mainboard Quick Components Guide CPU, p.2-3 CPUFA1, p.2-17 CONN1, DIMM1/2, p.2-9 p.2-7 Back Panel FDD1, p.2-15 I/O, p.2-10 SYSFA1 p.2-17 AGP Slot, IDE1/2, p.2-27 p.2-16 SW1, p.2-26 JAUD1, p.2-21 JSB1, p.2-23 PCI Slots, JSP1, p.2-22 p.2-27 JCD1, p.2-18 JCI1, p.2-18 SW2,...

  • Page 14: Central Processing Unit: Cpu

    Hardware Setup Central Processing Unit: CPU ® The mainboard supports AMD Athlon™, Athlon™ XP and Duron™ processors in the 462 pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket A 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.

  • Page 15: Cpu Installation Procedures For Socket 462

    MS-6596 M-ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 462 1. Please turn off the power and Open Lever unplug the power cord before installing the CPU. Sliding 90 degree Plate 2. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to a 90- degree angle.

  • Page 16: Installing Amd Athlon Cpu (Socket 462) Cooler Set

    4. Connect the fan to the fan power connector provided on your mainboard. MSI Reminds You... Please apply some heat sink paste on top of CPU to dissipate the heat more effectively.

  • Page 17: Setting Cpu Clock Frequency Through Jumper

    . To set the clock frequency for the installed CPU, refer to Jumpers/FSB Clock Jumper: SW1, SW2 in later section of this chapter. 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.

  • Page 18: Memory

    133MHz FSB N/A 166MHz FSB N/A N/A: Not Available TBA: To Be Announced MSI Reminds You... 1. To support CPU with 333MHz FSB, the onboard memory mod- ules have to be DDR333 SDRAMs. 2. Support for DDR400 technology will be available later after...

  • Page 19: Dimm Module Combination

    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. MSI Reminds You... You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly inserted in the socket.

  • Page 20: Power Supply

    Hardware Setup 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: CONN1 This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply.

  • Page 21: Back Panel

    MS-6596 M-ATX Mainboard Back Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: Parallel (Optional) Mouse L-in L-out Keyboard COM A COM B Mouse Connector The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 ® mouse mini DIN connector for attaching a PS/2 ® mouse.

  • Page 22: Keyboard Connector

    Hardware Setup 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 Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION Keyboard DATA Keyboard DATA No connection Ground Keyboard Clock...

  • Page 23: Serial Port Connectors: Com A & Com B

    MS-6596 M-ATX Mainboard Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B The mainboard offers two 9-pin male DIN connectors as serial port COM A & 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 the connectors.

  • Page 24: Parallel Port Connector: Lpt1

    Hardware Setup Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as 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 DESCRIPTION STROBE Strobe...

  • Page 25: Audio Port Connectors

    1/8” Stereo Audio Connectors Line In Line Out MSI Reminds You... For advanced audio application, RealTek ALC650 audio chip is provided as an option to offer support for 6-channel audio operation and can turn rear audio connectors from 2-channel to 4-/6-channel audio.

  • Page 26: Connectors

    Hardware Setup Connectors 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. FDD1 2-15...

  • Page 27: Hard Disk Connectors: Ide1 & Ide2

    IDE2 (Secondary IDE Connector) IDE2 can also connect a Master and a Slave drive. MSI Reminds You... If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure the second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper. Refer to the hard disk documentation supplied by hard disk vendors for jumper setting instructions.

  • Page 28: Fan Power Connectors: Cpufa1/Sysfa1

    CPUFA1 +12V Sensor SYSFA1 MSI Reminds You... 1. Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan. 2. CPUFAN supports the fan control. You can install the PC Alert utility that will automatically control the CPU fan speed according to the actual CPU temperature.

  • Page 29: Cd-In Connector: Jcd1

    MS-6596 M-ATX Mainboard CD-In Connector: JCD1 This connector is provided for CD-ROM audio. JCD1 Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 This connector is connected to a 2-pin chassis switch. If the chassis is opened, the switch will be short. The system will record this status and show a warning message on the screen.

  • Page 30: Power Saving Switch Connector: Jslp1

    Hardware Setup Power Saving Switch Connector: JSLP1 Attach a power saving switch to this connector. Pressing the switch once will have the system enter the sleep/suspend state. JSLP1 IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 The connector allows you to connect to IrDA Infrared module. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function.

  • Page 31: Front Panel Connectors: Jfp1, Jfp2

    MS-6596 M-ATX Mainboard 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. Power Power Switch JFP1...

  • Page 32: Front Panel Audio Connector: Jaud1

    Left channel audio signal to front panel AUD_RET_L Left channel audio signal return from front panel MSI Reminds You... If you don’t want to connect to the front audio header, pins 5 & 6, 9 & 10 have to be jumpered in order to have signal output directed to the rear audio ports.

  • Page 33: Spdif Connector: Jsp1 (Optional)

    MS-6596 M-ATX Mainboard SPDIF Connector: JSP1 (Optional) The connector is used to connect SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Inter- connect Format) interface for digital audio transmission. An optional SPDIF Bracket is available upon request. JSP1 (optional) Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION Connected to JSP1 VCC5V SPDIF...

  • Page 34: S-Bracket Connector: Jsb1 (Optional)

    Hardware Setup S-Bracket Connector: JSB1 (Optional) This connector allows you to connect the optional S-Bracket for Sony & Philips Digital Interface (SPDIF). The S-Bracket offers 2 SPDIF jacks for digital audio transmission (one for optical fiber connection and the other for coaxial), and 2 analog Line-Out jacks for 4-channel audio output.

  • Page 35: Front Usb Connector: Jusb1

    MS-6596 M-ATX Mainboard Front USB Connector: JUSB1 The mainboard provides one USB 2.0 pin header JUSB1 (optional USB ® 2.0 bracket available) that is compliant with Intel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. 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, dig- ital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like.

  • Page 36: Jumpers

    JBAT1 Clear Data Keep Data MSI Reminds You... You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then return to 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it will damage the mainboard.

  • Page 37: Fsb Clock Jumper: Sw1, Sw2

    MS-6596 M-ATX Mainboard FSB Clock Jumper: SW1, SW2 These two jumpers provide 100MHz, 133MHz, and 166MHz Front Side Bus frequency selection for overclocking purpose. FSB = 133MHz FSB = 100MHz FSB controlled FSB = 166MHz by SW1 2-26...

  • Page 38: Slots

    Hardware Setup Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot, three 32-bit Master PCI bus slots, 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 39: Pci Interrupt Request Routing

    MS-6596 M-ATX Mainboard PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, acronym of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. The PCI IRQ pins are typically connected to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT D# pins as follows: Order 1 Order 2...

  • Page 40: Chapter 3. Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Chapter 3. BIOS Setup BIOS Setup This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup pro- gram 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 41: Entering Setup

    MS-6596 M-ATX Mainboard 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. Press DEL to enter SETUP 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 42: Getting Help

    Press <Esc> to exit the Help screen. MSI Reminds You... The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under continuous update for better system performance.

  • Page 43: The Main Menu

    MS-6596 M-ATX Mainboard The Main Menu Once you enter AwardBIOS CMOS 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>...
  • Page 44 BIOS Setup PNP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI. PC Health Status This entry shows your PC health status. Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for minimal but stable system performance.

  • Page 45: Standard Cmos Features

    MS-6596 M-ATX Mainboard Standard CMOS Features The items inside Standard CMOS Features menu are divided into 10 categories. 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>...
  • Page 46 BIOS Setup will not work properly if you enter improper information for this category. If your hard disk drive type is not matched or listed, you can use Manual to define your own drive type manually. If you select Manual, related information is asked to be entered to the follow- ing items.

  • Page 47: Advanced Bios Features

    MS-6596 M-ATX Mainboard 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, Disabled. Anti-Virus Protection The item is to set the Virus Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection.
  • Page 48 The system will boot from the Network drive. Disabled Disable this sequence. MSI Reminds You... Available settings for “1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device” vary depend- ing on the bootable devices you have installed. For example, if you did not install a floppy drive, the setting “Floppy” does not show up.
  • Page 49 MS-6596 M-ATX Mainboard 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. First A: will be done and then B: if it exists. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled.
  • Page 50 BIOS Setup MPS Table Version This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS ver- sion supported by your operating system. To find out which version to use, consult the vendor of your operating system.

  • Page 51: Advanced Chipset Features

    MS-6596 M-ATX Mainboard Advanced Chipset Features MSI Reminds You... Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. DRAM Clock/Drive Control Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Current FSB/DRAM/DDR Frequency This item shows the current clock frequency of the specified components.
  • Page 52 BIOS Setup DRAM Clock Use this item to configure the clock frequency of the installed DRAM. Settings options: By SPD, 100MHz, 133MHz, 166MHz, 200MHz. DRAM Timing The DRAM timing is controlled by the DRAM Timing Registers. The Timings programmed into this register are dependent on the system design.
  • Page 53 MS-6596 M-ATX Mainboard DRAM Burst Length This setting allows you to set the size of Burst-Length for DRAM. Burst- ing feature is a technique that DRAM itself predicts the address of the next memory location to be accessed after the first address is accessed. To use the feature, you need to define the burst length, which is the ac- tual length of burst plus the starting address and allows internal address counter to properly generate the next memory location.
  • Page 54 BIOS Setup AGP Mode This setting specifies an appropriate mode for the installed AGP card. Setting options: 1X, 2X, 4X. When 8X AGP card is installed onboard with its driver correctly installed & set up, the AGP card will automati- cally run at 8X speed and users will not be able to see the AGP Mode setting.

  • Page 55: Integrated Peripherals

    MS-6596 M-ATX Mainboard Integrated Peripherals USB 2.0 Support This setting disables/enables the support for USB 2.0 technology. 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 56 BIOS Setup IDE DMA Transfer Access Set this option to Enabled to specify that the IDE controller on the PCI local bus has bus mastering capability. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled. OnChip IDE Channel 0/1 This setting enables or disables the internal primary and secondary IDE controllers.
  • Page 57 MS-6596 M-ATX Mainboard VIA-3058 AC97 Audio Auto allows the mainboard to detect whether an audio device is used. If the device is detected, the onboard AC’97 (Audio Codec’97) controller will be enabled; if not, it is disabled. Disable the controller if you want to use other controller cards to connect an audio device.
  • Page 58 BIOS Setup FDC or the system has no floppy drive, select Disabled in this field. The settings are: Enabled and Disabled. Onboard Serial Port 1/Port 2 Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first and second serial ports. The settings are: 3F8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, Disabled, Auto.
  • Page 59 MS-6596 M-ATX Mainboard 278/IRQ5 Line Printer port 2 378/IRQ7 Line Printer port 1 Parallel Port Mode SPP : Standard Parallel Port EPP : Enhanced Parallel Port ECP : Extended Capability Port ECP + EPP: Extended Capability Port + Enhanced Parallel Port To operate the onboard parallel port as Standard Parallel Port only, choose “SPP.”...

  • Page 60: Power Management Features

    BIOS Setup Power Management Features MSI Reminds You... S3-related functions described in this section are available only when your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode. IPCA Function 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/XP, select Enabled.
  • Page 61 MS-6596 M-ATX Mainboard energy. The information stored in memory will be used to restore the system when a “wake up” event occurs. Power Management Option This item is used to select the degree (or type) of power saving and is related to these modes: Suspend Mode and HDD Power Down.
  • Page 62 These fields specify whether the system will be awakened from power saving modes when activity or input signal of the specified hardware peripheral or component is detected. MSI Reminds You... You need to install a modem card supporting power on function for “Wake Up On Ring” function.
  • Page 63 Alarm Minute 00 ~ 59 Alarm Second 00 ~ 59 MSI Reminds You... If you have changed this setting, you must let the system boot up until it enters the operating system, before this function will work. IRQs Activity Monitoring Press <Enter>...

  • Page 64: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    BIOS Setup 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 65 MS-6596 M-ATX Mainboard IRQ Resources The items are adjustable only when Resources Controlled By is set to Manual. Press <Enter> and you will enter the sub-menu of the items. IRQ Resources list IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/12/14/15 for users to set each IRQ a type depending on the type of device using the IRQ.

  • Page 66: Pc Health Status

    BIOS Setup PC Health Status This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, overall system status, etc. Monitor function is available only if there is hardware monitoring mecha- nism onboard. Case Open Warning The field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status and issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened.

  • Page 67: Frequency/Voltage Control

    MS-6596 M-ATX Mainboard Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control. Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk This item is used to auto detect the PCI/DIMM slots. When set to Enabled, the system will remove (turn off) clocks from empty PCI/DIMM slots to mini- mize the electromagnetic interference (EMI).

  • Page 68: Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults

    BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for op- timal performance of the mainboard.

  • Page 69: Set Supervisor/User Password

    FEATURES menu. If the Security Option is set to System, the password is required both at boot and at entry to Setup. If set to Setup, password prompt only occurs when you try to enter Setup. MSI Reminds You... About Supervisor Password & User Password: Supervisor password: Can enter and change the settings of the setup menu.

  • Page 70: Appendix: Using 4- Or 6-Channel Audio Function

    Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function Appendix: Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function The motherboard is equipped with Realtek ALC650 chip, which pro- vides 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 71: Installing The Audio Driver

    1. Insert the companion CD into the CD-ROM drive. The setup screen will automatically appear. 2. Click Avance ALC650 Sound Drivers. Click here MSI Reminds You... The AC97 Audio Configuration software utility is under con- tinuous update to enhance audio applications. Hence, the program screens shown here in this appendix may be slightly different from the latest software utility and shall be held for reference only.

  • Page 72: Using 4- Or 6-Channel Audio Function

    Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function 3. Click Next to start installing files into the system. Click here 4. Click Finish to restart the system. Select this option Click here...

  • Page 73: Using The Optional S-Bracket

    MS-6596 M-ATX Mainboard Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function After installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 4-/6-channel audio feature now. To enable 4- or 6-channel audio operation, first connect 4 or 6 speakers to the appropriate audio connectors, and then select 4- or 6- channel audio setting in the software utility.
  • Page 74 Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function 5. Select or clear the Default Phonejack check box to decide which audio devices you wish to use for audio outputs. The instructions shown on the Speaker Configuration screen may vary depending on how you set the options of No. of Speaker and Default Phonejack.
  • Page 75 Coaxial SPDIF jack Coaxial SPDIF jack Back Panel S-Bracket MSI Reminds You... When any Multi-Channel Audio Mode is selected, you may also connect your speakers to the Optical or Coaxial SPDIF phonejack on the S-Bracket to exprience digital surround sound effect.
  • Page 76 Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output When this mode is selected, plug the two front speakers to the Line Out connector on the back panel, and the other two rear speakers to the Line Out connector on the S-Bracket. Refer to the following diagram and caption for the function of each phonejack on the back panel and S-Bracket when 4-Channel mode is selected.
  • Page 77 Line Out (Rear channels) Back Panel S-Bracket MSI Reminds You... If the Center and Subwoofer speaker exchange their audio chan- nels when you play video or music on the computer, a converter may be required to exchange center and subwoofer audio...
  • Page 78 S-Bracket. S-Bracket Optical SPDIF jack Coaxial SPDIF jack Plug MSI Reminds You... Some commonly-used audio output for- mats (midi, wav,..etc.) may not be able to be output from the SPDIF jacks of the S-Bracket. To convert these audio formats as SPDIF output: 1.

  • Page 79: Using The Back Panel Only

    MS-6596 M-ATX Mainboard Using the Back Panel only In addition to a default 2-channel analog audio output function, the au- dio connectors on the Back Panel also provide 4- or 6-channel analog audio output function if a proper setting is made in the software utility. Read the following steps to have the Multi-Channel Audio Function properly set in the software utility, and have your speakers correctly con- nected to the Back Panel.
  • Page 80 Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function Connecting the Speakers When you have set the Multi-Channel Audio Function mode properly in the software utility, connect your speakers to the correct phonejacks in accordance with the setting in software utility. 2-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output Refer to the following diagram and caption for the function of each phonejack on the back panel when 2-Channel Mode is selected.
  • Page 81 MS-6596 M-ATX Mainboard 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output The audio jacks on the back panel always provide 2-channel analog audio output function, however these audio jacks can be transformed to 4- or 6- channel analog audio jacks by selecting the corresponding multi-channel operation from No.
  • Page 82 * Both Line In and MIC function are converted to Line Out function when 4- Channel Mode for 6-Speaker Output is selected. MSI Reminds You... If the Center and Subwoofer speaker exchange their audio chan- nels when you play video or music on the computer, a converter may be required to exchange center and subwoofer audio signals.

  • Page 83: Testing The Connected Speakers

    Front Right Rear Right Rear Left Center MSI Reminds You... 6 speakers appear on the “Speaker Test” window only when you select “6-Channel Mode” in the “No. of Speakers” column. If you select “4-Channel Mode”, only 4 speakers appear on the window.
  • Page 84 Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function 4. While you are testing the speakers in 6-Channel Mode, if the sound com- ing from the center speaker and subwoofer is swapped, you should select Swap Center/Subwoofer Output to readjust these two channels. Select this function A-15...

  • Page 85: Playing Karaok

    MS-6596 M-ATX Mainboard Playing KaraOK The KaraOK function will automatically remove human voice (lyrics) and leave melody for you to sing the song. Note that this function applies only for 2-channel audio operation. Playing KaraOK 1. Click the audio icon from the window tray at the lower-right corner of the screen.

  • Page 86: Troubleshooting

    Q: How do I know what MSI D-LED or D-bracket light mean? A: Please follow the special tech issue, http://www.msi.com.tw/support/ techexpress/special_tech/smartled.htm Q: I used my MSI motherboard and got an error message, "Primary IDE Channel No 80 Conductor Cable Installed" while the system detected hard drives.
  • Page 87 A: Please refer to the following suggestions: 1. Try the BIOS boot recovery feature as described in http://www.msi.com.tw/support/bios/boot.htm 2. Try to clear the CMOS If problem still persists, ask your reseller for new BIOS chip or contact one of MSI office near your place for new BIOS chip http:// www.msi.com.tw/contact/main.htm...
  • Page 88 BIOS, unless you really have to. Q: How do I update the BIOS? A: Please refer to http://www.msi.com.tw/support/bios/note.htm for details. Q: How do I identify the BIOS version? A: Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is the BIOS version.
  • Page 89 MS-6596 M-ATX Mainboard 6th - 7th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers. V1.0 refers to the BIOS version. 091096 refers to the date this BIOS is released. Q: After I flashed the BIOS and rebooted the system, the screen went blank. A: For AMI BIOS Rename the desired AMI BIOS file to AMIBOOT.ROM and save it on a floppy disk.

  • Page 90: 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 91 MS-6596 M-ATX Mainboard contents of frequently accessed RAM locations and the addresses where these data items are stored. Chipset A collection of integrated chips designed to perform one or more related functions. For example, a modem chipset contains all the primary circuits for transmitting and receiv- ing data;...
  • Page 92 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. EEPROM Acronym for Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory. An EEPROM is a special type of PROM that can be erased by exposing it to an electrical charge. Like other types of PROM, EEPROM retains its contents even when the power is turned off.
  • Page 93 MS-6596 M-ATX Mainboard 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. The IDE interface is known as the ATA (AT Attachment) specification.
  • Page 94 Glossary LBA (Logical Block Addressing) Logical block addressing is a technique that allows a computer to address a hard disk larger than 528 megabytes. A logical block address is a 28-bit value that maps to a specific cylinder-head-sector address on the disk. 28 bits allows sufficient variation to specify addresses on a hard disk up to 8.4 gigabytes in data storage capacity.
  • Page 95 MS-6596 M-ATX Mainboard PS/2 Port A type of port developed by IBM for connecting a mouse or keyboard to a PC. The PS/2 port supports a mini DIN plug containing just 6 pins. Most modern PCs equipped with PS/2 ports so that the special port can be used by another device, such as a modem.

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