MSI MEGA MPC 800K User Manual
MSI MEGA MPC 800K User Manual

MSI MEGA MPC 800K User Manual

Msi mega mpc 800k: users guide

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MEGA mPC 800K
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G52-B6276X8

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  • Page 1 MEGA mPC 800K User’s Guide G52-B6276X8...
  • Page 2 VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU. Micro-Star International MEGA mPC 800K This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and...
  • Page 3: Revision History

    Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. ® ® Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. ® PS/2 and OS /2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. ® W indows 95/98/2000/NT/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ®...
  • 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 WEEE Statement...
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Chapter 1. Getting Started ..................1-1 1.1 All-in-one Feature Set ................. 1-2 1.2 System Specifications ................1-4 1.3 System Configuration ................. 1-6 Chapter 2. Mainboard Hardware ................2-1 2.1 Mainboard layout ..................2-2 2.2 CPU ......................2-3 2.3 Memory ......................2-3 Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix ..........
  • Page 9 AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot ..........2-17 Mini PCI Slot ....................2-17 Chapter 3. System Assembly ................3-1 3.1 Overview ..................... 3-2 3.1.1 Installation Flowchart ............... 3-2 3.1.2 Checking the Items ................3-3 3.2 Removing Cover ..................3-4 3.3 Removing Drive Cage ................. 3-5 3.4 Installing CPU ....................
  • Page 10: Chapter 1. Getting Started

    Getting Started 1.1 All-in-one Feature Set 1.2 System Specifications 1.3 System Configuration...
  • Page 11: All-In-One Feature Set

    1.1 All-in-one Feature Set The mPC 800K implements the powerful computing multimedia performance and a screw-less chassis design for your easy operation and assembly. The whole idea behind the all-in-one feature allows you to use a PC as an entertainment center in a small form factor.
  • Page 12 MMC, MS-Pro and MicroDrive. You can easily read photos or other files on the memory card. Your digital cameras, DVs, MP3 players, PDAs or other digital devices are highly compatible with this MEGA PC. MSI Reminds You... This card reader does not support IBM 4GB Microdrive.
  • Page 13: System Specifications

    - MS-7056 (Proprietary F/F), 310.1 x 198 mm - Support Socket 754 for AMD Athlon 64 CPU with HyperTransport Technology (For the latest information about CPU, please visit our Web site at http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/slim_pc/slm/pro_slm_cpu_support.php) Chipset - VIA K8M800 and VIA VT8237R M emory - Support DDR 266/333/400 x 2, maximum size up to 2.0GB...
  • Page 14 Chapter 1 - Getting Started Storage Subsystem - 7-in-1 Card Reader Target Operating System - Support Microsoft Windows XP BIOS - 4Mb Flash Security - Protect the data from unauthorized access through two levels of BIOS access (BIOS Setting Password) Others - Microsoft PC 2001...
  • Page 15: System Configuration

    1.3 System Configuration Front Panel W ireless Antenna Optical Drive Remote of MCE LED HDD LED Optical Drive PC Power Switch Eject/Close Button Mic-in IEEE 1394 port (4-pin) Headphone-out IEEE 1394 port (6-pin) USB ports SPDIF in...
  • Page 16 Chapter 1 - Getting Started Back Panel W ireless Antenna Power Jack Ventilation hole PCI Slot Power Switch AGP Slot Serial Port RJ11 Jack PS/2 Mouse (optional) LAN Jack 7.1 Audio Ports USB x 4 PS/2 Keyboard TV out After the installation is completed, please keep other objects away from the ventilation hole at least 2.5cm and above.
  • Page 17: Chapter 2. Mainboard Hardware

    Mainboard Hardware 2.1 Mainboard Layout 2.2 CPU 2.3 Memory 2.4 Power Supply 2.5 Front Panel 2.6 Back Panel 2.7 Connectors 2.8 Jumper 2.9 Slots...
  • Page 18: Mainboard Layout

    2.1 Mainboard layout R TL 8100C TV IN 1 V IA C A SE FA N 1 V T 1622A M JPW 1 C odec V IA K 8M 800 M D C 1 W i nbond W 83627TH F C PU FA N 1 B A T T A T X...
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 - Mainboard Hardware CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 754 1. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before Open Lever 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 20: Cpu

    If you do not have the heat sink and cooling fan, 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/slim_pc/slm/pro_slm_cpu_support.php) MSI Reminds You...
  • Page 21: Power Supply

    Chapter 2 - Mainboard Hardware 2.4 Power Supply The system is equipped with a 260W (PFC) ATX power supply. The power cord of the power supply has been connected to the connector ATX1 on the mainboard when shipped out. Except the 20-pin connector ATX1, you can find another 4-pin power connector JPW 1 on the mainboard.
  • Page 22: Front Panel

    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. MSI Reminds You... IEEE 1394 Driver is provided by Windows 98 SE, Windows ®...
  • Page 23: 6-Pin Ieee 1394 Port

    Chapter 2 - Mainboard Hardware 6-pin IEEE 1394 Port The bigger 6-pin IEEE 1394 Port on the front panel is designed for you to connect to IEEE 1394 devices without external power. That means the mainboard can provide the power for the devices connected to this port. USB Ports The mainboard provides a UHCI (Universal Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial Bus root for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse or other USB-...
  • Page 24: Mic-In/Head-Phone

    Mic-in/Head-Phone Mic-in is a connector for microphone. Head-Phone is a connector for Speakers or Headphones. M IC Head phone OPTICAL SPDIF-in The OPTICAL connector allows you to receive the audio file of SPDIF interface for recording and playing. The SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interface) is developed jointly by the Sony and Philips corporations .
  • Page 25: Back Panel

    Chapter 2 - Mainboard Hardware 2.6 Back Panel The Back Panel provides the following ports: M o us e LAN Port Serial Port RS-Out Line-In Line-Out Mic-in CS-Out SPDIF-Out VGA Port (optical) TV-Out Connector Keyboard Serial Port The mainboard offers a 9-pin male DIN serial port . The port is 16550A high speed communication ports that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs.
  • Page 26: Mouse/Keyboard Connectors

    Mouse/Keyboard Connectors The mainboard provides two standard mini DIN connectors for attaching PS/2 ® mouse and keyboard. You can plug a PS/2 mouse or keyboard directly into the ® connector. Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION Mouse DATA Mouse DATA No connection PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) Ground Mouse Clock...
  • Page 27: Rj45 Lan Jack

    Chapter 2 - Mainboard Hardware RJ45 LAN Jack The mainboard provides one standard RJ-45 jack for connection to Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to the LAN jack. Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION Transmit Differential Pair Transmit Differential Pair Receive Differential Pair Not Used Not Used...
  • Page 28: Usb Ports

    USB Ports 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. The mainboard supports USB1.1 & 2.0 devices. USB Port Description SIGNAL DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 29: Connectors

    Chapter 2 - Mainboard Hardware 2.7 Connectors IDE Connectors: IDE1 & SIDE1 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA/33/66/100/133 function. The two connectors on the mainboard allows you to connect to two IDE devices. IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector) - IDE1 can only connect a HDD.
  • Page 30: Aux-In Connector: : Tvin1

    AUX-In Connector: : TVIN1 The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector. TVIN1 Card Reader Connector: CR1 The mainboard provides a connector to connect the Card Reader on the Front Panel. CPU Fan Connectors: CPUFAN1/CASEFAN1 The CPU Fan/System Fan connectors support system cooling fans with +12V that is controlled by PWM.
  • Page 31: Front Board Connector: Lcm1

    Chapter 2 - Mainboard Hardware Front Board Connector: LCM1 The connector is used to connect the front board on the front panel. LCM1 Pin Definition Signal Signal OS-SEL MP_RXD MP_RTS MP_TXD MP_DTR FLAT IR or RST# ROCK CD_SMI# POPS VCC5 CLASSIC MP_CTR_PWRON EQ_CYC...
  • Page 32: Jumper

    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 33: Slots

    Chapter 2 - Mainboard Hardware 2.9 Slots PCI Slot The PCI slot allows you to insert PCI card or TV Tuner card. W hen adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to make any necessary hardware or software settings.
  • Page 34: Chapter 3. System Assembly

    Chapter 3 - System Assembly System Assembly 3.1 Overview 3.2 Removing Cover 3.3 Removing Drive Cage 3.4 Installing CPU 3.5 Installing CPU Cooler 3.6 Installing DRAM 3.7 Installing WLAN Card (Optional) 3.8 Installing HDD 3.9 Installing Optical Drive 3.10 Restoring Drive Cage 3.11 Restoring Cover...
  • Page 35: Overview

    3.1 Overview This product is shipped out as a bare bone. Some components are equipped while some are optional. See the following for the standard and optional items: Mainboard, Power Supply, Case, Cables, Cooler, Standard Card Reader, Driver CD, Manual This manual provides you with the information of system setup.
  • Page 36: Checking The Items

    DDR DIMM Module Drive Disk AMD Athlon 64 CPU & Cooler MSI Reminds You... The chassis and devices shown on the installation photos are for your reference only. The actual products may vary in chassis color, front bezel and other component.
  • Page 37: Removing Cover

    3.2 Removing Cover Loose the three thumb screws on the back panel. Remove the chassis cover.
  • Page 38: Removing Drive Cage

    Chapter 3 - System Assembly 3.3 Removing Drive Cage Locate the drive cage. Lift the handle up- ward and pull the drive cage to an upright position. Push the locking clip to the right side to lock the drive cage in an upright position. Release the cable tie.
  • Page 39: Installing Cpu

    3.4 Installing CPU Locate the CPU socket and take off the protecting cover. Pull the lever away from the socket and raise it up. Put the CPU onto the socket. Make sure the pins are completely embedded into the socket. The CPU can only fit in the correct direction.
  • Page 40: Installing Cpu Cooler

    Chapter 3 - System Assembly 3.5 Installing CPU Cooler Insert the cooler into the barebone and put it onto the CPU. Use the screw driver to secure four built-in screws following the indicated order (1--> 2--> 3 --> 4). Connect the power cord.
  • Page 41: Installing Dram

    3.6 Installing DRAM Insert the DDR DIMM vertically into the slot. Note: The DIMM has only one notch on the module. It will only fit in the right direction. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.
  • Page 42: Installing Wlan Card (Optional)

    Chapter 3 - System Assembly 3.7 Installing WLAN Card (Optional) Locate the miniPCI slot on the mainboard. Insert the W ireless LAN card into the miniPCI slot with 15 degree and push vertically to fix it. Connect the antenna cable to the con- nector on the W LAN card.
  • Page 43: Installing Hdd

    3.8 Installing HDD Push the lock bracket to the right side. Remove the HDD tray from the drive cage. Push the brackets outwards as the picture s hown. Insert the SATA or IDE HDD module into the HDD tray. Push the brackets inwards to lock the HDD module in place.
  • Page 44: Installing Optical Drive

    Pull the lock brackets outwards before you can insert the CD-ROM drive into the CD-ROM tray. MSI Reminds You... Please note that our specially designed chassis is not compatible with any optical drive with convex front bezel. (Recommended: For easy assembly and normal operation, use the optical drive with flat front panel.)
  • Page 45: Restoring Drive Cage

    3.10 Restoring Drive Cage Push the lock bracket back to secure the HDD cage. Lift the white clips on both sides. Align the drive cage’s screw with the chassis’ screw hole. Slide the drive cage into the chassis. Restore the black plastic plate to the HDD tray and push to seize on it.
  • Page 46: Restoring Cover

    Chapter 3 - System Assembly 3.11 Restoring Cover Place the whole drive cage into the chassis and push the handle back. Restore the chassis cover and remem- ber to fasten the screws on the back panel. 3-13...
  • Page 47: Chapter 4. Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup 4.1 Entering Setup 4.2 The Main Menu 4.3 Standard CMOS Features 4.4 Advanced BIOS Features 4.5 Advanced Chipset Features 4.6 Power Management Features 4.7 PnP/PCI Configurations 4.8 Integrated Peripherals 4.9 PC Health Status 4.10 Set Supervisor/User Password 4.11 Load Fail Safe/Optimal De- faults...
  • Page 48: Entering Setup

    4.1 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.
  • Page 49: Sub-Menu

    Chapter 4 - BIOS Setup Sub-M enu If you find a right pointer symbol (as shown in the right view) appears to the left of certain fields that means a sub-menu c ontaining additional options c an be launched from this field. You can use con- trol keys (-Ż...
  • Page 50: The Main Menu

    4.2 The Main Menu Once you enter BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from eleven setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.
  • Page 51 Chapter 4 - BIOS Setup Set Supervisor Password Use this menu to set Supervisor Password. Set User Password Use this menu to set User Password. Load Fail Safe Defaults Use this menu to load factory default settings into the BIOS for stable system perfor- mance operations.
  • Page 52: Standard Cmos Features

    4.3 Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu are divided into 9 categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value you want in each item.
  • Page 53 Chapter 4 - BIOS Setup M arket Name/M odel Name This item shows the the PC/Mainboard names (read only). Total System Memory/BIOS Version This item shows the memory status and BIOS version of your system (read only). **CPU Information** Genuine Intel (R)/CPU ID/uCode ID/CPU Frequency The three items show the CPU related information of your system (read only).
  • Page 54: Advanced Bios Features

    4.4 Advanced BIOS Features Quick Boot Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot fast since it will skip some check items. Available options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. Full Screen Logo Show This item enables you to show the company logo on the bootup screen. Settings are: [Enabled] Shows a still image (logo) on the full screen at boot.
  • Page 55 Setting the option to [Yes] allows the system to try to boot from other devices if the system fails to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device. Settings are: [Yes], [No]. MSI Reminds You... Available settings for “1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device” vary depending on the bootable devices you have installed.
  • Page 56: Advanced Chipset Features

    4.5 Advanced Chipset Features MSI Reminds You... Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. VLink 8X Supported This item enables or disables the 8X VLink Data Rate. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled]. AGP M ode This item allows you to manually or automatically set an appropriate speed for the installed AGP card.
  • Page 57: Power Management Features

    Chapter 4 - BIOS Setup 4.6 Power Management Features ACPI Standby State This item specifies the power saving mode for ACPI function. If your operating system supports ACPI, such as W indows 98SE, W indows ME and W indows 2000, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1(POS) or S3(STR) fashion through the setting of this field.
  • Page 58 Resume On KBC The field controls when the system will be waken up throught any event from the keyboard. Settings: [Disabled], [S3/S4/S5], [S3]. Wake-Up Key This controls how the PS/2 keyboard can power on the system. Settings: [Password], [Hot KEY], [Mouse Left], [Mouse Right], [Any Key], [BUTTON ONLY], [Keyboard 98].
  • Page 59: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    Chapter 4 - BIOS Setup 4.7 PNP/PCI Configurations Primary Graphics Adapter This setting specifies which VGA card is your primary graphics adapter. Setting options are: [AGP] The system initializes the installed AGP card first. If the AGP card is not available, it will initialize the PCI VGA card. [PCI] The system initialize the installed PCI VGA card first.
  • Page 60: Integrated Peripherals

    4.8 Integrated Peripherals USB Controller This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard USB host controller. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled]. USB Legacy Support Set to [Enabled] if you need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating system that does not support or have any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such as DOS. Set to [Disabled] only if you want to use any USB device other than the USB mouse.
  • Page 61: Audio

    Chapter 4 - BIOS Setup OnBoard AC’97 Audio [Auto] allows the mainboard to detect whether an audio device is used. If an audio device is detected, the onboard AC’97 audio 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 62: Pc Health Status

    4.9 PC Health Status Cool’n’Quiet Support This item enables or disables the Cool’n’Quiet function. Cool’n’Quiet is a special feature designed only for AMD Athlon 64 processor, and with Cool’n’Quiet, the system will be capable of detecting the system working status. W hen the system is idle for a certain time, the CPU clock will decrease automatically.
  • Page 63: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Chapter 4 - BIOS Setup 4.10 Set Supervisor/User Password W hen you select this function, the following dialog box 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. You will be prompted to confirm the password.
  • Page 64: Load Fail Safe/Optimal Defaults

    4.11 Load Fail Safe/Optimal 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 optimal performance of the mainboard.

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